MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia College Soccer team (2-5) battled through double overtime, against Peach Belt Conference (PBC) opponent Lander University (2-6), the Bobcats coming out on top at home 1-0.

The anticipated goal of the match was scored by freshman Madi Britt (Statham). A Bobcat corner was headed into the air by a Lander defender, but Britt settled the ball and fired it into the left side of the net ending the match. This was the first goal of her Bobcat career, ending the match with just under three minutes left.

With a total of 26 shots, including 11 on goal, from the Bobcat players, Britt and Sophia Bonser (Tyrone) led the game with four shots apiece.

The Bobcats' defense held strong through the match as well. Sophomore keeper Kate Richardson (Marietta) tallied a one-save shutout. This shutout was the fourth in Richardson's career.

The Bobcats are back in action Sunday, March 28 at 1 p.m., hosting No. 4 Flagler College at Bobcat Field.

The Georgia College Department of Athletics is proud to receive the 2020 NCAA Division II Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence. The two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner Cup and the former PBC Sportsmanship Institution of the Year, GC Athletics sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on Graduating Champions For Life. Sign up at @GCBobcats on all social media outlets for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.

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