BLUFFTON S.C. – The University of North Georgia women's soccer team defeated USC Beaufort in the first matchup against the Sand Sharks. North Georgia used an onslaught of shots and elite defensive play to win 3-0 in their road Peach Belt Conference matchup.

The Nighthawks kept up the pace after a scoreless first half as Nikki Gomez controlled the middle of the field and helped the North Georgia defense hold USCB to just two shots. Michelle LaPenta kicked off the scoring for UNG in the 46th minute to take the 1-0 lead. She knocked home a rebound off a Nighthawk corner kick to open the scoring.

In the 69th minute, Maysoon El-Shami scored her third goal in four games, getting an assist from Abbie Crane. El-Shami would assist on the match's third and final goal, sending a cross to Megan DuMond, who placed her header past the goalkeeper in the 76th minute. 

The Nighthawks move to 9-2-3 and continue their six-match unbeaten streak.

Inside the Box Score
• North Georgia has taken 20+ shots in four straight contests.
• UNG held a 26-2 advantage over the Sand Sharks in shots.
• El-Shami has had one goal and one assist in each of the last two matches.
• DuMond and El-Shami have either assisted or scored five of the last six goals scored by North Georgia.
• The 3-0 decision marks the eighth shutout for the North Georgia defense. 

Next Up
North Georgia moves on to its biggest test, facing No. 4 Columbus State on the road for their Peach Belt Conference finale. The Cougars put their 11-match unbeaten streak against the Nighthawks six-match unbeaten streak in both teams' final regular season contest.