AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken men's soccer team lost a 2-0 decision to Newberry in the season opener for both teams Thursday evening.

USC Aiken registered three consecutive corner kicks over a 60-second span in the 23^rd and 24^th minutes of action, but the team was unable to find the back of the net off the set plays.

At the 26:43 mark, the Wolves jumped on top by a 1-0 score. In the 35^th minute, Newberry had a break-away, but Kenneth Kalek stepped up between the pipes. Facing a 1-0 situation, Kalek dove to his right and booted the ball away, keeping the contest a one-goal affair.

With only seconds remaining until halftime, Jervel Tobierre blasted an attempt, but Leroy Zeller managed to save it, keeping the score the same entering the second half.

Newberry increased the margin to 2-0 in the 65^th minute of action.

With just under four minutes to play, Kalek came up huge once again. Newberry rocketed a shot from 20 yards out and Kalek made a brilliant play, stuffing the attempt with a diving save.

Despite the solid effort, head coach Ike Ofoje's team was unable to get on the board.

For the match, the Pacers tallied seven shots, including two on frame. The squad totaled six corner kicks and Kalek had three saves in 90 minutes of action.

The Pacers return to action Saturday when they play at King. The match is slated to start at 4 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.