Box Score AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team lost a 2-1 overtime decision to Newberry Wednesday evening in a non-conference affair.
The Pacers are now 2-2-1 on the season.
The first part of the opening half was very much a back-and-forth affair with neither team gaining significant chances. However, the Wolves broke through in the 44th minute when Sarah Sager dribbled past a defender and found the back of the net for the 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
Head coach Sue Vodicka's squad battled back. The team looked to not only maintain possession in the early portion of the second period, but it also pushed forward and attacked the Wolves' defense.
After drawing a foul just inside of the corner flag, USC Aiken's Jenna Beauregard launched a well-placed ball to the back side of the goal in the box. She connected with Hannah Allison, who jumped higher than two defenders en route to heading home the goal.
With the score tied at 1-1, neither team was able to convert again in regulation, forcing the contest into overtime. Between the last few seconds of regulation and the start of the extra session, the weather changed dramatically and rain poured onto the field.
Newberry gained possession of the ball in the overtime session and kept attacking the Pacers' defense. However, head coach Sue Vodicka's team stood tall, denying chance after chance.
The visitors won a corner kick in the 99th minute and were able to convert for the game-winning score.
For the match, Nicole Cranny played all 98:09 of the contest between the pipes. She notched five saves and saw seven shots on goal.
Heaven Tylee, Olivia Stiltner and Beauregard all had two shots on goal to lead USC Aiken.
USC Aiken maintained an 11-10 advantage in shots and held a 4-2 edge in corner kicks.
The Pacers return to action Friday when they host Georgia College in the Peach Belt Conference opener at 7 p.m. Live stats, audio and video will be available per weather permitting on PacerSports.com.
