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Cougars 2023 PBC tournament champs

Women's Soccer Ally Kerr Cadenhead

Women's Soccer Beats North Georgia in PBC Tournament Championship

The Cougars defeated North Georgia 3-1 on Sunday and are the 2023 PBC tournament champions.

Box Score DAHLONEGA, Ga. - The second-seeded Columbus State University women's soccer team upset the first-seeded University of North Georgia on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the UNG Soccer Complex in the Peach Belt Conference tournament championship match. The Cougars beat the Nighthawks 3-1 to win the championship for the ninth time in program history.

Columbus State took an early lead in the 13th minute when Emma Beddow scored, assisted by Lauren Barnes. The Cougars had a lead for 20 more minutes until North Georgia scored off of a penalty kick to go into halftime tied 1-1.

The second half is where the Cougars turned on the offense and increased the momentum on the field. Brooke Ouimette's goal in the 51st minute gave the Cougars the energy they needed to defeat the Nighthawks. Ouimette then assisted Abigail Akerson in the 75th minute to give Columbus State some cushion heading into the final 15 minutes of play.

Lizzie Hedrick tallied four saves in goal and was named the Tournament MVP. Ouimette, Anna Grady and Beddow were tabbed the All-Tournament Team.

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The NCAA tournament selection show is set for Monday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. where Columbus State will learn what seed they will be in the Southeast Region.
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Players Mentioned

Lauren Barnes

#23 Lauren Barnes

Fwd
5' 2"
Sophomore
Emma Beddow

#20 Emma Beddow

Fwd
5' 9"
Sophomore
Anna Grady

#18 Anna Grady

Mid
5' 3"
Junior
Lizzie Hedrick

#0 Lizzie Hedrick

GK
5' 7"
Senior
Brooke Ouimette

#26 Brooke Ouimette

Def
5' 6"
Senior
Abigail Akerson

#28 Abigail Akerson

Mid
5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Lauren Barnes

#23 Lauren Barnes

5' 2"
Sophomore
Fwd
Emma Beddow

#20 Emma Beddow

5' 9"
Sophomore
Fwd
Anna Grady

#18 Anna Grady

5' 3"
Junior
Mid
Lizzie Hedrick

#0 Lizzie Hedrick

5' 7"
Senior
GK
Brooke Ouimette

#26 Brooke Ouimette

5' 6"
Senior
Def
Abigail Akerson

#28 Abigail Akerson

5' 4"
Freshman
Mid