FLORENCE, S.C. - The Barton women's soccer team (10-6-3) saw its 2026 season come to an end with a 4-0 setback to Francis Marion (13-4-1) Saturday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Conference Carolinas Championship at Hartzler Field.

The Patriots, the second seed in the tournament, advanced to the semifinals to face third-seeded Lees-McRae (10-2-5) on Friday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m., at Bryan Park in Browns Summit, N.C.

The Patroiots, who went 2-0-1 against the Bulldogs this year, were led by Isabella Fregoso (Prosper, Texas).  Fregoso scored the match's first two goals including the game-winner 17:37 into the contest.

Francis Marion held a 25-6 edge in shots taken while Tehya Dave' (Pittsburgh, Pa.) assisted on two of the four goals for the home team.

In goal, the Patriots' Ryleigh Ackerman (Mooresville, N.C.) earned the shutout victory after stopping a pair of shots.  For Barton, freshman goalkeeper Olivia Terranova (Fayetteville, N.C.) made four saves but suffered the loss.