COLUMBUS, GA. - No. 20 Columbus State scored a goal in the 53rd minute and held off a late flurry to defeat the Christian Brothers University women's soccer team 1-0, on Sunday at the Walden Soccer Complex. The Lady Bucs forced three saves by Columbus State in the final 37 minutes. 

RECORDS
CSU (2-0)
CBU (1-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

HALF | A scoreless first half saw the hosts finish with more of the possession and a 9-3 advantage in shots.  
53' | With the match still scoreless, Columbus State earned a corner kick and Maria Kilset played a ball on the ground just outside of the box, and saw Rachael Sweigard fire it into the top corner of the goal. 
FINAL | CBU forced three saves in the final 37 minutes, but could not find an equalizer. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES

• CBU outshot the hosts 9-7 in the second half. The Cougars finished the game with a 16-12 advantage in shots. 
• Both teams finished with four shots on goal.
• Riley Chafin recorded four saves in the contest, and kept the scoreline close with multiple caught passes and crosses.

UP NEXT:
The Lady Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Sept. 9, when they travel to Searcy, Ark., for a non-conference matchup with Harding. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.