Box Score AIKEN, S.C.--USC Aiken lost to Francis Marion University, 2-1, tonight in Aiken, S.C.  The Patriots held a one goal lead for most of the game, but two goals, one by the Pacers and one by Francis Marion, in the last six minutes, decided the game.  The Pacers fell to 6-7-0 on the season and 0-5-0 in the Peach Belt Conference.  Francis Marion improved their record to 13-4-0 and 4-1-0 in the PBC.

AJ Ikourou tied the game for the Pacers with a goal in the 84th minute.  The senior took a John Mulroy pass and beat the goalkeeper on the right side.  The goal was Ikourou's fourth of the season.

Just two minutes later, and less than four minutes left in the game, Francis Marion's Dennis Salomon beat Pacer goalkeeper Peter Calabrese for the game winning goal.

USCA out shot Francis Marion 10-9 and held a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks but couldn't capitalize on their opportunities to score. Kevon Aberdeen, Mamadou Ndoye and Mamadou Samba each had two shots to lead the Pacers.

???????Calabrese played all 90 minutes in goal for the Pacers.  He faced five shots on goal, allowed two goals and had three saves.

The Pacers step out of conference play on Saturday when they travel to Gaffney, S.C. for a 3:00 p.m. match against Limestone College.

???????Men's Soccer   1    2    Final 
USC Aiken          0   1      1 
Francis Marion      1   1      2 
 
Scoring     FM:  John McNeil (Nashir Carabali, 4:34) 
                  USCA:  AJ Ikourou (Neil Jackson, John Mulroy, 84:37) 
                  FM:  Dennis Salomon (Henry Theiling, 86:49)
Shots              USCA 10, FM 9 
Corner kicks     USCA 7, FM 3 
Fouls              USCA 15, FM 17 
Offsides         USCA 1, FM 3 
Saves             USCA 3 (Peter Calabrese 3), FM 3 (Andrew Wilson, 3) 
Cards             USCA:  Mamadou Samba (Y, 70:31) 
                        FM: None