Prior to the start of fall practice, USC Aiken wants to take one last look back at the top-10 moments from the 2017-18 athletic seasons. Over the next three weeks, we will post the list!
One of the best moments was watching the women's soccer team knock off Clayton State on Senior Day. A pair of first-half goals by the Pacers sent the squad to the 2-1 victory on Oct. 21.
AIKEN, S.C. - The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team posted a 2-1 victory over Clayton State on Senior Day Saturday afternoon.
The Pacers are now 4-11 on the season and 2-7 in league play.
Head coachÂ
Hilary George's team jumped on the board in the 28th minute of action. After a hand ball in the box,Â
Catherine McHale fired home the penalty kick in the upper left portion of the frame for a 1-0 edge.
USC Aiken increased its margin to 2-0 in the 42nd minute of play. The Pacers earned a corner kick andÂ
Sarah Drury connected withÂ
Amanda Raleigh for a goal.
The visitors pulled within one in the 68th minute on an attempt from 10 yards out.Â
USC Aiken turned away several chances in the waning moments, keeping the Lakers from tying the match.Â
Karin Cadwalader had several key stops while the defense managed to keep the visitors at bay.Â
For the match, CSU held a 13-9 advantage in shots on goal, including a 7-6 margin on goal.Â
Between the pipes, Cadwalader played all 90 minutes and stopped six shots.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNZGd1Po-w&feature=youtu.be
Senior Day Photo Gallery:
http://pacersports.com/galleries/?gallery=255