Gamecocks shutout Rebels in SEC home opener

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.

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