AIKEN, SC – After playing primarily defense in the first half, the University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team put up a fight in the second half only to come up on the wrong side of things. The Pacers were defeated, 1-0, on Wednesday October 15 by Georgia College and State University. The Cardinal and Navy dropped to 3-10-2 overall and 1-3-1 in Peach Belt play, while the Bobcats improved to 9-1-3 overall and 3-1-1 in PBC action.

GCSU put pressure on USC Aiken early and never quite. The Pacers only gave up two shots in the first period to the Bobcats, with sophomore goalkeeper Nicole Westphal stopping both of them.

The Bobcats scored their winning goal in the 47th minute of the game off a shot by Kayla Emerson.

The Pacers recorded their first shot off a kick by freshman D/M Megan Killmeyer in the 64th minute that was saved by GCSU goalie Mary Rob Plunkett.

The Cardinal and Navy shot again at the 45th minute mark when senior D/M Laura Dickson's kick sailed wide left of the net.

USCA's third shot came off the foot of sophomore midfielder Brittany Paletar that went right into the Bobcat goalie for her second save of the night.

USC Aiken will return to the field on Wednesday October 22 when the Pacers take on Peach Belt Conference foe Armstrong Atlantic State in Savannah, GA. The Cardinal and Navy will play their last home game of the season on Saturday October 25 against PBC opponent Columbus State. The Pacers will recognize their seniors before the 6:00 p.m. start.

USCA 0, GCSU 1
Scoring Summary
1. GCSU K. Emerson (unassisted) 47:32

Shots
USCA – 3
GCSU – 6

Saves
USCA – 3
GCSU – 2

Fouls
USCA – 10
GCSU - 14