Georgia Returns Home to Face College of Charleston

Georgia (1-2-0, 0-0-0 SEC) vs. College of Charleston (2-1-0, 0-0-0 CAA)
Date: Sunday, Aug. 28
Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Location: Athens, Ga.
Site: Turner Soccer Complex (1,682)

MEDIA INFORMATION
Live Stream: SEC Network+ (Jeff Dantzler, PxP / Tatum Hodge, Analyst)
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter: @UGASoccer
Instagram: @UGASoccer

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Series History
Georgia returns home to face College of Charleston after its first road matchup of the season against Wake Forest. Sunday's match is the sixth all-time meeting between the program with Georgia prevailing in all five prior contests. Last season, the Bulldogs won, 1-0, in their non-conference finale in Charleston, with Mollie Belisle scoring the winning goal early in the second half. Georgia is unbeaten in its last five matches against schools from South Carolina, finishing 4-0-1 last season against CofC, South Carolina, Presbyterian, Clemson, and Wofford.

Done In Late by Deacons
Georgia looks to rebound from a tough 1-0 loss Thursday at Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons broke the scoreless tie in the 77th minute with a goal from Tyla Ochoa off a corner kick from Caiya Hanks. The Bulldogs' offense was limited in the match, only tallying five shots for the evening, along with earning just four corner kicks. Georgia's two shots on goal were the team's fewest since notching that number last season at South Carolina. In the match, sophomore forward Faith Ferrer made her first career start.

Murguia Nears History
With her 28th-minute goal against FSU, graduate forward Dani Murguia notched her second score of the season and 15th of her career, matching teammate Abby Boyan for most by a current player. Murguia also reached 50 points in her career, moving closer to the top 10 in program history. Last season, she tied Suzannah Weathersbee's single-season assist record with 11, knocking her career total up to 20. Murguia now sits only four behind Weathersbee for the program career record (24) and will look to set a new top mark during the season.

Beardsley Coming Up Big
Despite only having 45 minutes of previous experience under her belt, sophomore goalkeeper Liz Beardsley has impressed in her first three career starts. After posting a shutout against Georgia Southern, Beardsley posted a solid performance against No. 1 Florida State, tallying six saves, including an outstanding leaping punch-save in the second half.

Dawgs Fight Hard Against Seminoles
In its last meeting, Georgia fell to No. 1 Florida State, 3-1, Sunday afternoon before 1,883 spectators at the Turner Soccer Complex. Sunday's match marked the first time a top-ranked team had traveled to Athens, as well as the first goal scored by the Bulldogs against a No. 1 side. Trailing 2-0 in the first half, graduate forward Dani Murguia took advantage of a perfect pass from junior defender Madison Haugen to cut the deficit in half. The Bulldogs also held the top-ranked Seminoles scoreless in the second half.

Career Firsts
In the 82nd minute against Georgia Southern, junior forward Taylor Rish posted her first career goal off the assist from Madison Haugen. In other firsts on Thursday, sophomore goalkeeper Liz Beardsley earned her first career win and shutout, while fellow sophomore Faith Ferrer tallied her first assist. Sophomores Morgan Hart and Alyssa Stadeker and freshman Cate Hardin each made their first career starts, while junior Alexis Parker and freshmen Millie Filson and Jada Gibson made regular season debuts.

Loaded with Experience
Thanks to the NCAA's COVID-era eligibility changes, Georgia is equipped this season with four graduate players. Abby Boyan, Cecily Stoute, and Dani Murguia all return for their fifth seasons in Athens, with the trio each earning their bachelor's degree this year. They are joined by Washington transfer Ruby Hellstrom, who scored eight goals in 37 career starts for the Huskies.

New Friends on the Pitch
Even with 17 returning letterwinners, this year's squad features a large influx of talent with 12 newcomers: five transfers and seven freshmen. On the transfer part, Hellstrom is joined by fellow Pac-12 student-athlete Dasia Torbert, who returned home to Georgia following two seasons at UCLA. Torbert has previously played for the U.S. U18 Women's National Team and was the No. 12 recruit in the class of 2020. The Bulldogs also welcome sophomores Alyssa Stadeker (Florida State) and Joyelle Washington (Wisconsin), along with redshirt junior Nicole Vernis (Florida), who will sit out the season due to SEC transfer regulations.

A Bulldog Legacy
Junior midfielder Dasia Torbert enters her first season at Georgia as the first legacy player in program history. Her mother, Ali Comis Bose, was a member of the inaugural four-year class that played from 1995-98, reaching the NCAA Sweet 16 in her senior season. Torbert's father, Regan, also lettered for the football team in 2000.

Up Next
Georgia remains in-state for a trip to Georgia State on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. The match will stream live on ESPN+.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Admission to Turner Soccer Complex is free with clear bag policy in effect. Sunday's match will celebrate Oconee County Soccer Day and Camp Reunion Day. Registration for Oconee County Soccer Day is available here.

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Players Mentioned

Liz Beardsley

Mollie Belisle

Abby Boyan

Faith Ferrer

Millie Filson

Jada Gibson

Cate Hardin

Morgan Hart

Madison Haugen

Ruby Hellstrom

Dani Murguia

Alexis Parker

Taylor Rish

Alyssa Stadeker

Cecily Stoute

Dasia Torbert

Nicole Vernis

Joyelle Washington