Head Coach Anthony James described the match-up as one of the best he has seen since he has been with the program.

    "I was very impressed with how our team played tonight," said James. "I saw much domination from this team in the second half."

    After being outshot 11-3 in the first half, YSU rallied in the second to post 11 shots and outshoot the Gamecocks by two.

    Roechelle Boone had a shot 15 minutes into the game that hit the crossbar. The Penguins held control of the ball for freshman Tara Morey to attempt another shot just 12 seconds later that was saved. Carrie Wack had the third attempt to give the Penguins the lead with a shot that was high of the net at two minutes before the half.

    The 'Guins wasted no time in the second half when it came to taking shots. Wack shot the ball less than 90 seconds into the second that was saved. Keeley Rice attempted a  header shot that was wide of the net. Natalie Brady had a shot as well that was wide.

   YSU continued to control the ball on the offense with another shot on goal by freshman Lauren Tandazo-Kendera. The Penguins held Jacksonville State until the 74th minute mark when Maclellan's free kick from 30 yards out gave the Gamecocks the 1-0 lead. The shot deflected off of goalkeeper Caitlin Bodzioney.

    Wack had another shot that was saved and finished the game with a total of four shots. Morey took two more shots to bring her total to four as well
    YSU will play in the second match-up of the Gamecock Soccer Classic on Sunday afternoon. The Penguins will face East Tennessee State at 2 p.m.