Clemson, S.C. - Presbyterian College women's soccer came up short 3-0 to Clemson on Sunday afternoon.  The Blue Hose started off well in the rainy conditions but eventually succumb to the unrelenting Clemson offense.  PC falls to 3-5-0 on the year while Clemson improves to 3-5-0 on the season.

"Very pleased with our effort and our competiveness today," said head coach Brian Purcell.  "I thought our first half of play was one of the smartest spans we've had this season.  In the second half they wore us down and took advantage of their speed to beat us.  Two unbelievable individual efforts from Maddie Elder ended up being the difference in the match."

The Blue Hose came out of the locker room ready to play earning the match's first two scoring opportunities as Britney Horton and Kate Baker put shots on goal.  PC also earned the match's first corner kick inside the first 15 minutes of the match.

The defensive cover held well until in the 33^rd minute when Maddy Elder split the defense and scored her eighth goal of the season.  She was assisted by K.K. Duffy on the play.

The second half was a different story for the Blue Hose  who went two behind in the 51^st minute the PC defense conceded an own goal as the ball was misplayed into the net.

With ten seconds remaining in the match, Clemson tallied their third goal from Elder again.  She went free up the middle of the pitch and was able to score from the edge of the penalty area.  Lily Boleyn was credited with the assist.

The Blue Hose defense was buoyed by a solid afternoon from the goalkeepers who made saves on 11 Clemson shots on goal and saw 20 shots total.  Abby Young made three saves while working the first 45 minutes.  She was replaced at the break by Sarah Beth Anderson who made eight stops while working the final 45 minutes of the match.

"I'm very proud of our defense and keepers for their rock solid play over the last few weeks," said Purcell.  "Our defenders have rarely left the field and been the backbone of our team."

Presbyterian College will now take a 12-day layoff before opening conference play on October 2 on the road against VMI.  The Blue Hose will also travel to play Radford on Oct. 4 as a part of the conference opening road trip.