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University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

September 15, 2019: The USC Aiken Pacers lose 2-1 in a tough NCAA soccer match against the Anderson Trojans at the Pacer Pit in Aiken, SC.
Artie Walker
2
Winner Francis Marion FMU (6-5-1; 3-4)
0
USC Aiken USCA (1-11; 1-6)
Winner
Francis Marion FMU
(6-5-1; 3-4)
2
Final
0
USC Aiken USCA
(1-11; 1-6)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Francis Marion FMU 2 0 2
USC Aiken USCA 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

USC Aiken Drops Contest To Francis Marion

AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team dropped a 2-0 contest to Francis Marion Wednesday evening.

The Pacers are now 1-11 on the year, including 1-6 in league play. The Patriots stand at 6-5-1 overall and 3-4 against conference competition.

Trailing 1-0 in the 14th minute of work, Erika Bateman blasted an attempt, but it was blocked by a defender. USC Aiken earned a corner kick in the 25th minute off the boot of Marianne Ross. Amanda Raleigh flicked it toward the frame, but the keeper was there for the save. Lauren Sigmon's shot to tie it at 1-1 was stuffed by the keeper in the 27th minute of play.

Down 2-0 in the second half, USC Aiken controlled the possession. It led to a shot by Gressa Olson at the 51:53 mark. Willa Olson notched an attempt in the 61st minute, but the keeper was up for the challenge.

USC Aiken earned a corner kick with less than five minutes to go, but the FMU defense turned away an outstanding set piece.

For the match, Madi Banks stopped two shots in goal while Makenzie Maxwell registered one save. Each played 45 minutes between the pipes.

The Pacers return to action Saturday when they host Young Harris at 7 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
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