PEMBROKE – A penalty kick in the 33^rd-minute of action resulted in a game-winning goal and helped 7^th-ranked Columbus State to a 3-1 victory over the UNC Pembroke soccer team on Thursday afternoon at Lumbee River EMC Stadium. 
 
The setback for the Braves (4-2-0) snapped a four-game winning streak and marked the second loss at home this season. The Cougars (4-0-1) improve to 20-5-1 all-time when playing against UNCP.




 

SCORING SUMMARY
17'	Kelly Hendricks played a pass from Maddy Peterson and Anna Grady to net the first goal of the game and the first goal of the season for Hendricks.
33'	Zion Sellers took advantage of a defensive mishap and poked in a goal to tie the score at 1-1.
37'	An ill-timed penalty from UNCP inside the box gave Columbus State a penalty kick that was taken by Vanessa Aviles, who capitalized with a goal.
60'	Rachael Sweigard found the back of the net to add an insurance goal for the Cougars.

 

TOP BRAVES

+ Zion Sellers netted her first goal of the season and her third career goal. Sellers attempted two shots, both of which were on goal. + Rilee Seering fired off three shots, while Alexis Pittman had two different looks at shots.

 

NOTABLES

+ Columbus State outshot UNC Pembroke 17-7, while also attempting seven shots on goal compared to the Braves two shots on goal.  + The Black & Gold have lost four out of the last seven meetings with the Cougars.

 
 

UP NEXT

The Braves will be back in action on Sunday when they make the trip to USC Aiken (0-1-0). Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at the Pacer Pit.

 

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