AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team lost a 3-0 decision against No. 20 North Georgia Saturday evening.
The Pacers are now 1-8 overall and 1-3 in league play. The Nighthawks are 9-1 on the year and 6-0 against conference foes.
Head coach
Hilary George's team tried to get on the board in the 13
th minute, but
Marianne Ross' attempt sailed just wide of the frame. Four minutes later, the Nighthawks took a 1-0 lead.
USC Aiken continued to play well, limiting the offense by the visitors.
Daija Bryant tried to equal the match at the 42:06 mark, but her shot was wide.
The Nighthawks increased the margin to 3-0 with goals in the 52
nd and 60
th minute of action.
Jourdan Gruber's attempt at the 82:55 mark was stopped by the keeper.
Gressa Olson's shot in the 87
th minute was blocked, resulting in a corner kick.
On the ensuing corner kick,
Lindsay Larisa played the ball into the box but
Willa Olson's shot was deflected by a defender.
For the match, USC Aiken notched five shots, including one on frame. The squad accounted for four corner kicks.
Reese McCormick played all 90 minutes between the pipes and stopped five shots.
The Pacers return to action Wednesday when they travel to Clayton State for a 6 p.m., contest. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.