AIKEN, S.C.--USC Aiken ended its three-match scoreless streak, but fell to Columbus State University, 3-2, today in a match-up of Peach Belt Conference women’s soccer teams in Aiken, S.C. Columbus State (3-6-4, 1-3-2), playing its first season of women’s soccer, saw Amy Summerlin record the program’s first hat trick by scoring all three Lady Cougar goals. Jodi Kulinitch scored both goals for the Lady Pacers (1-11-2, 0-6-0 PBC).

Summerlin began the scoring just over 31 minutes into the match when she scored from the top of the box. USC Aiken answered with just 1:47 remaining in the first period when Kulinitch scored on a header off of a free kick by freshman Jaclyn Mascarin.

The Lady Cougars wasted no time taking the lead back in the second period. Summerlin scored an unassisted goal just over three minutes into the second frame to give CSU a 2-1 advantage. Her third goal came at the 60:31 mark and proved to be the game winner.

Kulinitch brought USC Aiken to within one goal when she headed in a goal off of a free kick again, this time by Andrea Lloyd. The Lady Pacers couldn’t push across the tying goal in the final 20 minutes of action and the score remained 3-2.

Columbus State held an 11-9 advantage in shots. Summerlin led all players with five shot attempts. Kulinitch and Amanda Faulknham recorded three shots each for USCA.

Shannon Hobbs stopped six shots in goal for the Lady Pacers. Elise Carlo did not record a save in 90 minutes of play for CSU.

The Lady Pacers return to action on Wednesday for their final home match of the 2004 season. USC Aiken will host Lander University beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Game Summary (Final)
USC Aiken vs. Columbus State University (at Aiken, S.C.)
USC Aiken (1-10-2, 0-6-0 PBC) vs. Columbus State (3-6-4, 1-3-2 PBC)
Date: Oct. 23, 2004 Attendance: 108
Weather: Overcast and 70 degrees

Goals by period ..............1 2 Tot
Columbus State……….….. 1 2 - 3
USC Aiken....…………….... 1 1 - 2

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 31:16 CSU Amy Summerlin (Erin Schmitz)
2. 43:13 USCA Jodi Kulinitch (Jaclyn Mascarin)
3. 48:03 CSU Amy Summerlin (Unassisted)
4. 60:31 CSU Amy Summerlin (Megan Honig)
5. 70:24 USCA Jodi Kulinitch (Andrea Lloyd)

Shots: USC Aiken 9, Columbus State 11
Saves: USC Aiken 6 (Shannon Hobbs 6), Columbus State 0 (Elise Carlo 0)
Corner kicks: USC Aiken 2, Columbus State 5
Offsides: USC Aiken 1, Columbus State 2
Cards: YC: Judith Ospina (CSU, 45:47); Audie Beckman (USCA, 55:43)

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