COLUMBIA, S.C. – No. 15 South Carolina women’s soccer (8-1-1, 2-0-0) defeated the Ole Miss Rebels (4-2-1, 0-1-1) on Thursday night, 4-0. A hat trick by Katie Shea Collins powered the Gamecocks to a win at Stone Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED
South Carolina started off strong with sophomore Katie Shea Collins scoring in the first minute, the seventh fastest goal in program history. She also holds the second fastest at 0:34.
Collins’ first-half hat trick was the 11th program hat trick and the third of her career. She now holds the record for most hat tricks in the program’s history.
Collins now leads the team with seven goals and 15 points on the season.
Sophomore keeper Emma Kirlin kept the Rebels at bay recording a career-high five saves in the shutout win.
South Carolina is now 8-0-0 when scoring first this season.
Following the Gamecocks’ 25th match against the Rebels, South Carolina leads the all-time series 14-6-5.
UP NEXT
The Gamecocks will travel to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 4:00 p.m.
