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Chanticleers to Compete in Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Championships on Wednesday

Coastal Carolina women’s soccer team to battle Georgia State in first round

CONWAY – The Coastal Carolina women's soccer team will travel to Foley, Ala., on Wednesday, for the Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championships. For the second consecutive year, the Chanticleers will take on Georgia State in the first round of the conference tournament.
 
Coastal enters the postseason on a two-game winning streak after closing out the season on the road with a 2-1 win over Arkansas State followed by a 1-0 victory over ULM for a 7-8-2 overall record and 5-4-1 record in conference action.
 
The Chanticleers offense is led by Sunny Sigurvinsdottir and Hannah Miller, each tallying six goals apiece on the season while senior Gabby Smychynsky follows with three goals on the year.
 
Defensively, the tandem of Rylee Atteberry and Ky Hudson have split time between the pipes for CCU to make 56 saves combined. Mackenzie Cherry and Kylie Bostick have teamed up on the backline to help allow just 29 goals on the season.
 
ABOUT GEORGIA STATE
 
Georgia State enters the conference tournament with an 8-8-2 overall record while finishing conference play with a four-game winning streak to go 5-4-1. Over the final four games, the Panthers allowed just one goal while picking up wins against Louisiana, Texas State, ULM, and Appalachian State.
 
Jimena Cabrero leads the Georgia State offensive attack with five goals and two assists while Brooke Shank and Liz Fogarty each have tallied three goals apiece.
 
Defensively, Kendra Clarke has seen the bulk of the action in goal making 37 saves while allowing just 13 goals.
 
GEORGIA STATE vs. COASTAL ALL-TIME SERIES
 
The Panthers hold a slight 2-3 advantage in the all-time record against the Chants. In regular season play, each team has captured victories on their home field while Georgia State has the edge on neutral sites.
 
In the last meeting between the two squads, the Chants picked up a 2-0 victory after Sigurvinsdottir and Miller each scored their fifth goal of the season. Sigurvinsdottir scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 77th minute unassisted to take the team lead in goals scored. Miller answered with the insurance goal to tie the Selfoss, Iceland native, in the 81st minute for the final tally of 2-0.
 
For complete coverage of CCU women's soccer, follow the Chants on social media @CoastalWSoccer (Twitter), facebook.com/CCUChanticleers (Facebook), @GoCCUSports (Instagram) or visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com.
 
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Players Mentioned

Rylee Atteberry

#1 Rylee Atteberry

GK
5' 10"
Junior
Mackenzie Cherry

#27 Mackenzie Cherry

D
5' 9"
Sophomore
Hannah Miller

#10 Hannah Miller

F
5' 7"
Senior
Sunny Sigurvinsdottir

#2 Sunny Sigurvinsdottir

MF
5' 3"
Junior
Gabby Smychynsky

#25 Gabby Smychynsky

D
5' 4"
Senior
Kylie Bostick

#20 Kylie Bostick

D
5' 9"
Senior
Ky Hudson

#0 Ky Hudson

GK
5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Rylee Atteberry

#1 Rylee Atteberry

5' 10"
Junior
GK
Mackenzie Cherry

#27 Mackenzie Cherry

5' 9"
Sophomore
D
Hannah Miller

#10 Hannah Miller

5' 7"
Senior
F
Sunny Sigurvinsdottir

#2 Sunny Sigurvinsdottir

5' 3"
Junior
MF
Gabby Smychynsky

#25 Gabby Smychynsky

5' 4"
Senior
D
Kylie Bostick

#20 Kylie Bostick

5' 9"
Senior
D
Ky Hudson

#0 Ky Hudson

5' 6"
Freshman
GK