KENNESAW, Ga.. - Kennesaw State tallied a goal in each half to notch a 2-0 victory over Georgia Southern on Sunday afternoon in Kennesaw, Ga., halting the Eagles' four-match unbeaten streak.

The Eagles fall to 1-2-3 on the season, while Kennesaw State improves to 2-5-1. Georgia Southern will next open up Sun Belt Conference play on Sunday, September 18, taking on Troy at 2 p.m. ET from Troy, Ala.

An even first half between the two teams changed in the 34th minute as a penalty kick was awarded to the home team for an apparent handball in the box. Kendall Higgs converted to put the Owls up, 1-0.

The Eagles had several golden chances to get the equalizer in the second half. Elis Nemtsov was one-on-one with the keeper in the 58th minute but her chip sailed over the crossbar. Faith Phillips had back-to-back chances, including a free header in the 66th minute, but KSU keeper Allanah Blye made the save to keep KSU ahead.

The Owls then put the match away in the 87th minute as Stella Allen's shot from just outside the top of the box found the upper ninety for the final 2-0 margin.

"We simply weren't good enough on the day," Georgia Southern Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Adams said. "We didn't execute again offensively. We had 14 chances, but no goals. We've got to find somebody that can be a striker for us and put the ball in the back of the net."

The shot totals were even at 14-all, but Blye made seven saves for the Owls in the shutout. Katie Oakley made a pair of saves in net for the Eagles. KSU held a 7-5 edge in corner kicks, and the Owls were whistled for 10 fouls and a pair of offsides, while Georgia Southern was whistled for nine fouls and also a pair of offsides.