No. 6 Columbus State Hosts Georgia College in PBC Semifinals

Columbus State prepares to host Georgia College in PBC Tournament Semifinal

The No. 6 Columbus State University women’s soccer team moves one step closer to a conference title this Wednesday, November 4th, as they host Georgia College & State University in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament Semifinals. According to csucougars.com, the match is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Walden Soccer Complex.

The Cougars enter the contest with a 13-3-2 overall record, having already secured their place in the semifinals after a quarterfinal victory over USC Beaufort. As the top seed in the tournament, Columbus State is looking to leverage their home-field advantage to secure a spot in the championship game, which is set to take place on Saturday, November 7th, at the site of the highest remaining seed.

Georgia College arrives at Walden with an 8-5-4 record and the momentum of a two-match winning streak. While the Bobcats currently hold the fourth seed and sit at 76th in the Division II NCAA NPI, they face a formidable opponent in a Columbus State squad that dominated the regular season.

Statistical breakdown of the semifinal matchup

The contrast between the two programs is most visible in their offensive output and defensive stability. Columbus State captured the PBC regular-season championship with an unbeaten 7-0-2 conference record, while Georgia College finished their conference campaign at 5-3-1. The two teams met previously on October 17th at Walden, where the Cougars secured a 2-1 victory to clinch the conference title.

The following table compares the key performance metrics for both teams heading into Wednesday’s semifinal:

Metric	Columbus State (CSU)	Georgia College (GC)
Overall Record	13-3-2	8-5-4
Conference Record	7-0-2	5-3-1
Goals Scored (Avg)	50 (2.78 per match)	30 (1.76 per match)
National Ranking	No. 6 (United Soccer Coaches)	76th (NCAA NPI)

Columbus State’s offensive efficiency is driven largely by Shania Wegesend and Mia Robinson, who both lead the team with 18 points. Wegesend has recorded eight goals, while Robinson has contributed seven goals and four assists. Supporting the attack is Payton Conti, who holds a team-high six assists.

Defensively, the Cougars rely on the performance of Huda Sayedzada, who holds a 9-1-1 record in goal with a 0.74 goals-against average and an .800 save percentage. This defensive strength is bolstered by a roster that earned nine All-PBC selections, including Ui Suzuki, who was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year.

The Bobcats look to exploit defensive gaps

For Georgia College to pull the upset, they will likely need to lean on their primary scoring threats, Mackenzly Cheely and Madelyn Heckathorn. Cheely leads the Bobcats with six goals and three assists, while Heckathorn follows with four goals and four assists. Alayna Cobb also remains a factor with three goals and two assists.

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In the net, Kassidy Fortin has been a consistent presence for the Bobcats, recording 50 saves and maintaining a 1.33 goals-against average across 17 appearances. Her ability to withstand the high-pressure offense of the Cougars—which has outshot opponents 338-146 this season—will be critical to Georgia College’s hopes of advancing.

The stakes for this match extend beyond a single trophy. For Columbus State, a win validates their regular-season dominance and keeps their championship aspirations on track at home. For Georgia College, a victory would represent a significant climb through the bracket, moving the Bobcats from a fourth seed toward the ultimate title on November 7th.

The Cougars’ coaching staff, led by PBC Coach of the Year Jay Entlich, will aim to maintain the clinical efficiency that allowed them to go unbeaten in conference play.