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USC Aiken USCA (1-4)
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Winner Catawba CATM (3-2, 1-1 SAC)
USC Aiken USCA
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Final
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Catawba CATM
(3-2, 1-1 SAC)
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
USC Aiken USCA 2 1 3
Catawba CATM 3 2 5

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Bailey Scores Two At Catawba

SALISBURY, N.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken men's soccer team lost a 5-3 decision at Catawba Wednesday evening.

The Pacers are now 1-4 on the season. The Indians stand at 3-2. 

The Indians took an early 1-0 advantage in the 15th minute, but head coach Ike Ofoje's team knotted the match when Ranaldo Bailey collected a loose ball and rocketed home the ball to make it 1-1 in the 27th minute. Fifty-one seconds later, Bailey struck again, giving the visitors a 2-1 edge.

Catawba tied the match at the 38:53 mark and held a 3-2 lead entering the break after a score in the 41st minute of action.

Down 5-2 in the 71st minute, Ofoje's squad continued to battle. Ricard Saintil blasted back-to-back shots, but one was saved while another was blocked by a defender. David Box's attempt was saved by the keeper. In the 77th minute, Saintil's shot hit the post.

USC Aiken pulled within two when Giuseppe Cimino found the back of the net at the 86:13 mark. The Pacers pushed forward, but Ricardo Pineda's attempt was saved a moment later.

For the match, USC Aiken held an 18-17 edge in shots. Ofoje's team tallied eight corner kicks compared to five by the home squad.

Kenneth Kalek played all 90 minutes between the pipes. He stopped six shots in the match.

The Pacers return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, when they host Young Harris at 7 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
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