AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken women's soccer team lost a 2-1 decision to Anderson Wednesday evening in a non-conference contest.

The Pacers are now 0-3 on the year while the Trojans improve to 1-1.

Lauren Sigmon rocketed a shot that was saved in the seventh minute of action after head coach Hilary George's team pushed forward into the offensive third of the pitch. Tashiana Kwatowski was unable to put the home squad up despite a solid attempt at the 23:15 mark.

After a corner kick at the 25:15 mark, the ensuing shot sailed just high of the crossbar from Marianne Ross.

USC Aiken jumped on top with a goal from Gressa Olson at the 61:56 mark. Willa Olson found her off a free kick and Gressa Olson took the pass on the right side and blasted the shot past the keeper for the 1-0 goal.

Less than 20 seconds later, Anderson knotted the score at 1-1.

The Trojans took a 2-1 lead in the 81^st minute.

USC Aiken continued applying pressure in the waning moments. The squad took a free kick near midfield and played it into the box, but the Pacers were unable to get a shot on frame.

For the match, USC Aiken tallied eight shots, including five on frame. The Pacers totaled six corner kicks in the contest.

Between the pipes, Reese McCormick played all 90 minutes. She registered five saves in the match.  

The Pacers return to action Saturday when they travel to Catawba for a clash at 7 p.m. Live stats will be available at PacerSports.com.