AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken men's soccer team posted a 1-0 victory over Georgia Southwestern Saturday afternoon in the PBC opener.

The Pacers are now 3-2-1 on the season and 1-0 in league play. The Hurricanes are now 3-3-1 overall and 0-1 against conference competition.

After dominating possession early in the match, head coach Ike Ofoje's team broke through with a goal at the 22:15 mark. Driss Baraket dribbled the ball toward the end-line and played it back to the top of the box. Kento Ito took possession and rocketed the ball past the keeper for the 1-0 edge.

In the second half, Jorvel Tobierre and Machi Provost had shots that were stopped by the keeper in the first eight minutes of action.

Baraket beat the defense in the 57^th minute of play and blasted an attempt that sailed just wide of the frame. Ito had one of his blocked 50 seconds later.

Biendicho had an excellent attempt in the 71^st minute, but it was wide of the frame. Baraket rocketed a shot toward the goal, but it was stopped by the keeper at the 75:43 mark.

After a nifty move, Andre Simmond booted a shot from 25 yards out. The ball curled to the left, but the GSW keeper managed to dive to his right for the save.

For the match, USC Aiken outshot the Hurricanes 20-7, including 9-1 on goal.

Chase Boulton played all 90 minutes between the pipes in the win. He registered one save on the day.

The Pacers return to action Monday when they travel to West Alabama for a 7 p.m., match. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com


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