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KENNESAW, Ga. – Sophomore Erin Harris scored in the ninth minute and the Kennesaw State women's soccer team turned in another strong defensive effort as it defeated visiting Georgia Southern, 1-0, Friday at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

The win was the Owls' third in a row and improved their record to an NCAA Division I-program best 6-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED
» The Owls came out with energy and pressure, and struck when Morgan Harrison served a ball to Harris, who received it on the right side and delivered a shot into the left corner of the goal for the match's lone score at the 8:43 mark. It was Harris' second goal of the season.
» Kennesaw State was the aggressor throughout the match and finished the contest with a 13-8 shot advantage that included seven shots on frame.

COACH SPEAK
"I think we came out from the start playing our game and implementing our style of play against an opponent for the first time this year," head coach Benji Walton said. "We felt like we knew what Georgia Southern was going to do, they did it, and we reacted to it very well.
 
"I am very happy with the win, and since I've been here, we have never beaten Georgia Southern.It was a big win against an in-state opponent," Walton added. "The lesson we have to take from this is to play our game and finish our chances a little better. Overall, I am pleased with the team's effort. They came in really locked in tonight and that was fun to see."  

 NOTES
» The 6-1 start by the Owls marks their best since moving to the Division I level in 2005. Kennesaw State began the 2003 campaign 8-0 en route to a 25-1-0 record and the NCAA Division II national championship.
» The win marked the Owls' fifth shutout of the season and third in a row, a feat they last accomplished early in the 2017 season.
» Redshirt sophomore Tiffany Sornpao recorded her 12th career shutout, moving her into fourth place on Kennesaw State's career shutout list and is one away from moving into third place. The all-time mark is 37 set by Jessica Marek (2002-05).

NEXT UP
Kennesaw State returns to the pitch on Sunday when it hosts Georgia at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Kickoff is 6 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and fans can purchase the digital platform for $4.99 a month or $49.99 for a year's subscription that provides access to all events broadcast on the network.
 
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Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium is the home of women's soccer, women's lacrosse and football.