The Golden Rams opened the 2023 season by falling to the Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes (0-4) at Hurricane Field, in Americus, Georgia. 
 
In the first period, Ellie Carrington gave the Hurricanes the lead (1-0) when she scored at the 11:39 mark.  That would be all of the scoring in the first period.
 
In the second period, the Hurricanes extended their lead to (2-0) after Lucia Bustamante scored at the 70:52 mark.
 
The Hurricanes added 2 more goals in the second period.  Jackie Stokes scored at the 78:58 mark.  The Hurricanes added their final goal at the 89:39 mark.
 
The Golden Rams finished with 6 shots and 3 shots on goal.  Daphne Estrada finished the game with 8 saves for the Golden Rams.
 
The Hurricanes finished with 23 shots, 11 shots on goal, 4 goals and 2 assists.  Alana Beddow finished with 3 saves for the Hurricanes.
 
The Golden Rams will play their home opener against Barry University at 11:00 am at the ASU West Soccer Complex on Saturday, September 2.
 
To view live stats for the Golden Rams contest against Barry, click on the following link:
http://www.asugoldenrams.com/sidearmstats/wsoc   
 
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