AIKEN, S.C. - The University of South Carolina Aiken men's soccer team lost a 2-0 decision to Southern Wesleyan Wednesday evening in a non-conference contest. 

The Pacers are now 1-3 on the year while the Warriors stand at 1-3. 

Head coach Ike Ofoje's team pushed forward in the opening minutes. Just one minute into the contest, Ricard Saintil blasted an attempt that sailed wide of the frame. Giuseppe Cimino's shot a minute later was saved. USC Aiken earned a pair of corner kicks in the fourth minute, but the squad could not capitalize.   

David Box, Saintil and Chris Caudell tallied attempts in the 10th minute, but all three were turned away by the keeper. 

SWU held a 1-0 edge with a goal at the 30:44 mark. The contest remained at 1-0 until the Warriors broke through with another score in the 60th minute.

With just over 17 minutes to play, USC Aiken had a brilliant opportunity to slice the deficit to one. However, Box's shot was saved by a defender. Saintil collected the ball but his shot hit the post. Ranaldo Bailey's shot from 12 yards out at the 75:58 mark sailed just high of the frame.

For the match, USC Aiken totaled 19 shots, including 10 on goal. Ofoje's team registered nine corner kicks in the contest. 

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