BOONE, N.C. – Georgia Southern women's soccer picked up a huge 1-0 win on Sunday afternoon in Boone, N.C. The Eagles improved to 2-6-0 on the season and 2-4-0 in conference play, while the Mountaineers fall to 2-7-1 and 2-5-0 in conference play. 

Minutes into the match, Marcela Montoya found some empty space and ripped a shot that found the back of the net to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead in the first five minutes. Sara Story collected the first clean-sheet of her career, blanking the Mountaineers, while stopping one shot.

The Eagles defense held strong late in the match, as Appalachian State peppered Story in net. One shot went off the crossbar with 15 minutes remaining, but the Eagle defenders were able to clear the ball and get to the final whistle. 

Georgia Southern will now hit the road Friday to take on The Citadel for the final non-conference match of the season. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. from Charleston. 

MATCH FACTS
Appalachian State (2-6-1, 2-4-0) – 0
Georgia Southern (2-6-0, 2-4-0) – 1

SCORING
4' - GS - Marcela Montoya

NOTES

• Marcela Montoya scored her second goal of the season, opening the scoring on Sunday afternoon at Appalachian State.
• Sara Story earned her first clean-sheet in net today, posting one save and blanking the Mountaineers in Boone.
• Taylor Regensburger picked up an assist on the Eagles only goal of the day.