Women's Soccer . November 6, 2024

Barry Sets Program Record in 4-1 Quarterfinals Win Over Alabama

PENSACOLA, FL – South Carolina women’s soccer took down Alabama in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament Tuesday night, 4-1. The Gamecocks saw two first ever goals from sophomores Amanda Patrick and Autumn Cayelli.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Gamecocks took the first chance of the game in the 10^th minute by rookie Katie Shea Collins, with the ball being on target but met by a save from Alabama keeper Coralie Lallier
Just 30 seconds later, sophomore Amanda Patrick sent in a shot off a corner kick from Cuyler Zulauf, sneaking it past Lallier for her first career goal to put the Gamecocks up 1-0 early
South Carolina took four more attempts on goal and kept the Crimson Tide to just one shot that was wide to the right
In the 32^nd minute, a foul on Collins set the Gamecocks up for a penalty kick. Fifth-year Cat Bary took the shot, connecting on the attempt for her third PK of the season to make things 2-0 heading into the break
In the second half, South Carolina came out swinging, battling back and forth for possession and taking two shots until sophomore Autumn Cayelli sent in a rocket from Kinley Brown to extend the lead to three for her first-ever career goal in the 75^th minute
In the 83^rd minute, a foul on Barry inside the 18 set the Gamecocks up for their second PK of the game, which the fifth-year took and converted for her 15^th goal of the season. The goal also marked the 48^th of her career and helped set the new program record for career points at 121
Two minutes later, Alabama got on the board after taking a PK of their own
Junior keeper Tina Tsaousis had six saves on the night