The CofC women's soccer team shut out Charleston Southern, 3-0, in the 2007 Silver Cup Tues., Sept. 11, at Patriots Point Field in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
“I thought that after a tough couple losses we really needed to step up tonight at home,” said CofC head coach Kevin Dempsey. “The Silver Cup means a lot to the program, it's been here for six years and we wanted to keep it here and the girls really played like it.
In the first 23 minutes of the game, Cougars forward, Brittany Schneider, had four breakaways only to be stopped by Buccs goalkeeper Alyssa Budros.
The Cougars' first goal of the season came in the 19th minute when Chrissy Caruso booted a ball six yards out off a cross from Schneider. The Buccs came close to responding when a free kick sailed into the penalty box in the 23rd minute and was stopped by Cougars' goalie Erin Smith.
CofC added its second goal when freshman forward, Kerry Broderick, took a pass from Katie Browne and found the net from seven yards out (21:59).
Cougar midfielder Megan Manthey continued the attack late in the first half with a shot from 20 yards out that bounced off the cross bar.
The Buccs threatened to score when Alyssa Clay battled deep in Cougar territory in the 70th minute. CofC defender Alanna Jordan cleared the ball to stop her drive.
In the 76th minute Morgan Benz served up an assist as Browne sealed the Cougars' shutout with the third and final goal of the game.
The Silver Cup has been an annual tradition between CofC and Charleston Southern, with the Cougars leading the series 6-0-1. The Cougars are back in action Fri., Oct. 14, when they host the College of Charleston Cougar Classic. CofC will face Jacksonville at 7:30 and Francis Marion Sun., Sept. 16, at 2:30.
