COCHRAN, Ga. –
Ellen Van Caenegem netted two goals as the USCA women's soccer team cruised to a 4-0 victory over Middle Georgia Saturday afternoon in the regular-season finale.
The Pacers are now 5-10-2 on the season, including 3-5-1 against conference foes.
Head coach
Adam Kleman's team scored early and often.
Ruby Scott scored off a pass from
Greta Ohlwein just 3:32 into the match and USCA extended the margin to 2-0 in the 13
th minute as Ohlwein found the back of the net.
Emma Gause was credited with an assist on the play. USCA continued its offensive fireworks at the 31:55 mark as Van Caenegem took a pass from
Savannah Yerger and rocketed a shot past the keeper for a three-goal advantage.
USCA had three tremendous opportunities early in the second period to increase the margin.
Gabriella Maddalena missed high in the 52
nd minute. Just 77 seconds later, she nailed a shot, but it hit the crossbar. Then, at the 57:46 mark,
Emma Gause's attempt sailed wide of the goal.
The score remained 3-0 until
Erin Regalia found Van Caenegem, who added an insurance goal in the 73
rd minute for the final tally.
Leah Casolaro had a chance to extend the lead to five, but her shot missed wide in the 77
th minute.
For the match, Yerger stopped three shots for the shutout win. She also added an assist. Van Caenegem scored two goals while Ohlwein and Scott each had a goal.
The four goals marked the most for the program since the 4-0 win at Albany State Sept. 24, 2025.
The Pacers return to action Saturday when they enter postseason play in the PBC Tournament. Live stats and video (PPV) will be available at PacerSports.com.
