Men's Soccer | October 18, 2022
Each week, the University of South Carolina Aiken will produce notes. This week, USC Aiken plays at Clayton State on Wednesday before hosting North Georgia on Saturday.
Duplicating Success
Head coach
Ike Ofoje's team hopes to duplicate the early season success it had against Clayton State on Wednesday. The Pacers scored three goals, which still matches their season-high effort.
Davide Panucci scored a goal and
Fabian Avila had two in the win while
Uri-Malcolm Young registered assists on all three scores.
Big Week Ahead
This week is crucial heading into postseason play. The team has a chance to host a first-round tournament match depending on the two outcomes. The team is neck-and-neck with other teams in the standings. With two matches to play, a lot is on the line this week.
One Last Time
The Pacers will have Senior Day prior to the home match against North Georgia on Saturday. At that time, the squad will be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the program over the years. The seniors include
Davide Panucci,
Abelardo Rodriguez, Uri Malcolm-Young, Landon Williams and
Isaiah Brunson.
Inside The Numbers
This week, USC Aiken plays at Clayton State on Wednesday, Oct. 19 before hosting North Georgia Saturday, Oct. 22 in the regular-season finale. Since moving to Division II, the Pacers are 44-111-19 (30.7 percent) in Wednesday matches. The team is 65-122-18 (36.1 percent) in Saturday affairs. During the same time, the squad is 2-5 on Oct. 19 and 4-6 on Oct. 22.
Against The Opponents
This week, USC Aiken plays at Clayton State on Wednesday, Oct. 19 before hosting North Georgia Saturday, Oct. 22 in the regular-season finale. The Lakers lead the all-time series 21-9-3. The Nighthawks hold an 18-12-2 lead in the series.