GREENWOOD, S.C. | The No. 14-ranked Columbus State University Women's Soccer team remained unbeaten in Peach Belt Conference play Wednesday evening, earning a 2-0 road victory over Lander University at Van Taylor Stadium.
The Cougars wasted little time taking control of the match.
Shania Wegesend opened the scoring just 2:32 into the contest, finishing off assists from
Kendal Coreil and
Elle Henschel to give CSU an early 1-0 advantage. The goal was Wegesend's eighth of the season.
Columbus State doubled its lead in the 29th minute when
Raegen Varvarigos found the back of the net for her first goal of the season.
Sophia Leal provided the assist as the Cougars carried a 2-0 advantage into halftime.
The CSU defense took over from there, holding Lander scoreless over the final 45 minutes. The Bearcats managed just four shots for the match and two shots on goal.
Goalkeeper
Huda Sayedzada played all 90 minutes and recorded two saves to earn the shutout victory.
Columbus State finished with a 10-4 advantage in shots and a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. The Cougars also held a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. CSU improves to 8-2-2 overall and 4-0-2 in Peach Belt Conference play, while Lander moves to 6-2-2 overall and 1-2-1 in conference action.
INSIDE THE BOX:
#18 Shania Wegesend: 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
#10 Raegen Varvarigos: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
#6 Kendal Coreil: 1 assist, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
#11 Elle Henschel: 1 assist
#3 Sophia Leal: 1 assist, 1 shot
#22 Skye Tumbelty: 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
#00 Huda Sayedzada: 2 saves, 90 minutes, shutout
UP NEXT:
The Cougars return to action Saturday (Oct. 10) at 4:30 p.m. when they travel to Aiken, S.C., to face the University of South Carolina Aiken at the Pacer Pit.
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