GSU SOCCER COMPLEX -- Georgia State got goals from Abby Batts and Lily Sawyer in a 2-0 shutout win against Marshall Thursday (Oct. 22) at home at GSU Soccer Complex.
Georgia State improved to 10-4-2 overall and 5-2-1 in Sun Belt play with the victory.
How it Happened
Georgia State and Marshall played a scoreless first half, as goalkeeper Alondra Iriarte kept the Thundering Herd off the scoreboard with four first half saves.
Georgia State finally opened the scoring when Sawyer notched her first goal of the season in the 78th minute, assisted by Aaliyah Faddoul.
The Panthers took a 2-0 lead on a goal from Batts -- her fourth goal of the season -- in the 79th minute, assisted by Faddoul.
Georgia State's defense stood tall on the night, limiting Marshall to just four corner kicks and Iriarte made eight saves on the night.
The Panthers picked up their eighth win at home, remaining perfect from their home pitch on the season.
Georgia State travels to Harrisonburg, Va. to take on James Madison on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
