MT. PLEASANT, S.C. ? The Presbyterian College women's soccer team scored two goals and registered five shots on goal in the second half against the College of Charleston at Patriots Point Stadium on Tuesday evening. Despite PC's offensive rally, the Blue Hose dropped a 3-2 decision to the Cougars.

The College of Charleston (4-0-0) came out firing as midfielder Megan Manthey drilled one into the upper right corner of the net in the 16th minute of action. The Cougars widened their lead with goals by midfielder Julie Romanik and Christian Patton, both off assists by Christy Barrow, to end the first half with a 3-0 advantage.

PC (0-3-0) dominated the second half, outshooting Charleston 6-2 and forcing seven fouls by the Cougars. Senior midfielder Christy Howard (Lilburn, Ga./Parkview) capitalized on a cross from junior Tricia Bryan (Pawley's Island, S.C./Waccamaw), scissor kicking it from beyond the 18-yard line in the 59th minute give the Blue Hose their first goal of the season.

Senior Sheldon Robinson (Simpsonville, S.C./Hillcrest) scored 14 minutes later when her shot from outside the box slipped through Cougars' goalie Erin Smith's arms. PC made five other shots on goal throughout the match, with sophomore Stefani Thacker (Indianapolis, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) leading the team with three.

Junior goalkeeper Abby Young (Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park) made two saves in her third career start with the Blue Hose.

PC next travels to Nashville, Tenn. To face Lipscomb University on Friday at 5 p.m.