Oct. 21, 2007
Carollton, Ga. - West Florida (12-2-0, 7-0-0 GSC) continued to roll through the Gulf South Conference, when they record their sixth straight shutout over a conference conference foe, West Georgia (7-11-0, 2-5-0 GSC), 4-0 Sunday afternoon on the Wolves campus.
The Argonauts controlled the flow on the field and for the 10th straight fixture the defense held their opponent under 10 shots, as West Florida out shot the Wolves 11-7. West Florida has now out scored their GSC rivals 29-1 in 2007.
The Argonauts cracked the score board in the 30th minute of action when Sheka Codner sent a cross into the box and Dernelle Mascall flicked the ball over the head of the Wolves keeper.
Three minutes before the end of the first half Mascall struck again when she gathered in a attempted clear by the Wets Georgia defense and rifled a shot from the top of the box for her 18th goal of the season. The sophomore is now second in school history for single season goals, one shy of the record set by Brianna Oeser in 2005.
Following the break the Argonauts would mirror their first half performance controlling the ball and netting two goals.
Amanda Wallace became the 15th Argonaut to score a goal this season when she tucked away her first goal in her West Florida career following a Mascall cross.
Alison Riley finished the scoring when she hauled in a thru ball from Niala Owens inside the box, turned and finished.
"Every game presents different problems," said head coach Joe Bartlinski, who surpassed the century mark in career wins on Friday. "West Georgia was battling hard for a conference playoff spot and they played a tough physical game."
Up next for the Argonauts is a final GSC home fixture, before the conference tournament, against rival Montevallo.
"For a team that has nine new starters we have done pretty well but we are not there yet. I am pleased how the new players have stepped up but there is still a lot of work to be done, especially with Montevallo coming up."
Kick off at the UWF Sports Complex is set for 5 p.m., this Friday when West Florida takes on the Falcons. "Live Stats" will be available at goargos.com on the Women's Soccer home page.
