Box Score BOSTON – Following a 35-minute delay due to lightning, the Northeastern women's soccer team lost to South Carolina, 3-0, at Parsons Field Sunday afternoon.
Paige Burnett recorded a season-best 10 saves for the Huskies, five in each half. Her previous season-high mark was nine saves in a 1-1 tie against Northwestern.
The Huskies threatened to score first when
Morgan Hilby broke past the South Carolina defense in the 15th minute, but she was fouled just outside the 18-yard box. The Gamecocks saved the ensuing free kick.
South Carolina got on the board in the 23rd minute when Sophie Groff received a crossing pass from Daija Griffin and scored from just outside the six-yard box.
The Gamecocks entered the second half with more offensive pressure and went up 2-0 the 50th minute with a goal from Danielle Au, assisted by Chelsea Drennan.
Raina Johnson scored from 20 yards out to put South Carolina ahead 3-0 in the 55th minute.
The Huskies travel to New Hampshire on Thursday, Sept. 5 for a 7 p.m. kickoff with the Wildcats.