COLUMBUS – The Columbus State University Women's Soccer team opened postseason play in dominant fashion, blanking USCA 4–0 in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 Peach Belt Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon at the Walden Soccer Complex. With the win, the Cougars (12-5-1) advance to next week's semifinal round, while the Pacers close their season at (7-7-3) overall.
Columbus State wasted no time showing control, generating early pressure with shots and corner kicks before breaking through in the 12th minute.
Payton Conti opened the scoring with her seventh goal of the season, capitalizing on sustained pressure to give the Cougars a 1–0 lead. The Cougars carried that advantage into halftime, outshooting USCA 13–1 in the first half.
The second half saw the Cougars' offense hit full stride.
Mia Robinson doubled the lead in the 58th minute with her eighth goal of the year.
Zallie Aristodemo added a third in the 84th minute before assisting
Trinity Zeigler's strike just two minutes later to cap off the 4–0 rout. Aristodemo finished with a goal and an assist in just 21 minutes of action.
Goalkeeper
Heidi Harris notched her ninth shutout of the season, making three saves in a composed 90-minute performance. The Cougar back line delivered another outstanding performance, holding the Pacers to just four total shots and three on frame.
By the Numbers
- Shots: Columbus State 26, USCA 4
- Shots on Goal: CSU 18, USCA 3
- Corner Kicks: CSU 8, USCA 3
- Saves: CSU 3 (Harris), USCA 14 (Yerger)
- Fouls: CSU 8, USCA 5
Up Next
With the quarterfinal victory, Columbus State advances to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinals on Wednesday, November 12, at 5:00 p.m. ET, where the Cougars will face the winner of the Lander versus USC Beaufort matchup. Full broadcast and coverage details will be available at
CSUCougars.com.
