Women's Soccer
Final Score: Hofstra 3, College of Charleston 0
Location: Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point (Mt. Pleasant, S.C.)
Records: Charleston (7-5-0) CAA (2-2-0), Hofstra (9-3-1) CAA (3-0-1)
The Short Story: Cougars couldn't overcome early deficit as they lose to Hofstra at home.
 
QUICK FACTS
• Freshman Caitlyn Gonzalez logged a team-high two shots.
• Drexel held the edge in the shots category, 20-6, while shots on goal were even at 4-4.
• Overall, five different Cougars took a shot at goal.
• CofC registered eight fouls compared to Hofstra's five.
• Junior keeper Meredith Holton recorded one save.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Hofstra took an early lead in the 9^th minute of play after converting a penalty kick.
• Freshman Olivia Freitas forced the first save of the match for the Pride in the 17^th minute when she made a run into the box and let one fly at goal.
• The Pride scored their second goal of the match in the 43^rd minute to extend the lead to 2-0.
• In the 48^th minute, Hofstra scored its third and final goal of the match to make the game 3-0.
• Senior Talia Colchico nearly cut the lead to 3-1 in the 51^st when she dribbled to the right side of the box and rocketed one at goal, but it was ultimately saved by the keeper.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
The Cougars will return home to face off against South Carolina State on Thursday, Oct. 10 with kick-off scheduled for 7 p.m.