FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgsc.edu

SGC Opens Season with Wins Over Andrew College

The South Georgia College Tigers soccer team opened the 2012 season with a pair of wins over Andrew College on Friday, Aug. 24. The men’s team slid past Andrew with a 2-0 victory, while the women throttled Andrew’s ladies 13-1.

In the men’s game, Lloyd Matthews, who came to SGC by way of England, scored both goals. Keeper Jordan Crown recorded the shutout with the help of Johnny Clifford, Theo Brown, Nate Lopez and David Alvarado.

The Lady Tigers connected 12 times on 19 shots (compared to just two shots on goal by Andrew). Tiffany Morris turned in a hat trick with three goals, while Haley Pinkerton and Ashley Moser had two goals apiece. Diamond Sneed, Taylor Rushworth, Taylor Green, Kayla Herman and CiCi Cooper also scored for SGC. Andrew contributed unexpectedly with an own goal.

Wednesday afternoon, SGC traveled to Albany for a game against Darton College. Results were not available at press time.

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South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu) was founded in 1906 and is located in Douglas, Ga. The college's environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty. With over 20 majors and transfer opportunities, South Georgia College provides the finest education possible to the citizens of its service area.