Soccer Shuts Out Columbia; Wins Third Straight Match

Columbia, South Carolina- A lone goal from freshman Hannah Listwin and another strong defensive effort propelled the Brenau soccer team to its third consecutive Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) shutout with a 1-0 victory over Columbia (S.C.) College on Saturday.

The two teams battled to a stalemate for over 70 minutes until Listwin beat Koala keeper Amorie Kostelak for the go-ahead goal to give the Golden Tigers a late lead. The defense continued its stalwart play as the back end held fast for the final 17 minutes to seal the victory.

For Listwin, the goal marked her fourth of the season and her first game winner as a Golden Tiger. The North Vancouver, British Columbia native is now second on the team in goals scored and fourth overall in the AAC.

Columbia (3-1 overall, 2-1 AAC) outshot Brenau 13-9 in shots on goal, but Golden Tigers goalkeeper Jordan Smith outdueled Kostelak by saving five shots to preserve the shutout.

Brenau (5-1 overall, 3-0 AAC) continues its conference slate with a road match vs #24 Reinhardt (Ga.) University (3-3 overall, 3-0 AAC) on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern time in Waleska, Ga.