A night that started positive for the Columbus State women’s soccer program with the dedication of the Walden Soccer Complex ended in disappointment as North Georgia beat CSU 1-0, breaking the Cougars’ 13-game winning streak.
CSU fell to 13-1-1 overall and 6-1 in the Peach Belt Conference, while the Saints improved to 9-3-2 overall and 5-2-1 in the league.
Before kickoff, the CSU complex officially was named for the John and Rankin Walden family. The Waldens, benefactors of CSU athletics, were attended the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the stadium entrance in the pregame ceremony. The complex has been known as the Walden Soccer Complex since September 2008 and now has a plaque bearing the likenesses of the two brothers whose gifts made completion of the facility possible.
North Georgia scored 4:23 into the game. After the Cougars missed a couple of scoring opportunities off the opening kick, the Saints got the ball into CSU territory and onto the foot of Kelsey Martin. She weaved past two defenders and, despite not kicking a solid shot, slipped a roller past CSU goalie Kelly Nimmo.
CSU held a 12-8 advantage in shots and a 4-1 advantage in corner kicks but failed to score.
The Cougars next play 4 p.m. Saturday at Georgia College.
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