DAHLONEGA – A late second-half goal proved decisive Saturday as the No. 8 University of North Georgia (UNG) women’s soccer team fell, 1-0, to third-seeded Columbus State at the UNG Soccer Complex.
The Nighthawks (17-3-1) controlled long stretches of play and generated a 16-8 advantage in total shots, including a 10-3 margin in the opening half. Despite the pressure, UNG was unable to solve Columbus State goalkeeper Heidi Harris, who finished with seven saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Columbus State broke through in the 60th minute when Mia Robinson converted a chance inside the box off a setup from Sarah Hungerford to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead. The goal came against the run of play after the Nighthawks had opened the second half with sustained possession and two looks from Chloe Diaz and Nina Lopez…