AIKEN, S.C. – The USCA women's soccer team lost a 2-0 decision to Georgia Southwestern Saturday afternoon.

The Pacers are now 2-7-2 on the year, including a 1-3 mark in PBC play. The Hurricanes stand at 4-5 overall and 2-2 in league action.

Head coach Adam Kleman's team narrowly missed out on taking a 1-0 lead in the 19^th minute when Gillian Young blasted an attempt that hit the crossbar.

Kaydence Moore kept the visitors off the board with a brilliant save in the 40^th minute of play. A minute later, Olivia Pall's shot was saved.

Each team placed a shot on goal in the final three minutes of action in the first half, but the keepers managed to register saves as the teams entered halftime scoreless.

Patyon Bates tallied a shot on frame in the 55^th minute of play but it was stopped. Two minutes later, the Hurricanes got on the board for a 1-0 lead.

After Kleman's team went on the offensive and put up three solid shots, the home squad managed to earn a penalty kick after a foul in the box at the 77:32 mark. The GSW keeper made the stop on the penalty kick, keeping it at 1-0. 

The visitors pushed the margin to 2-0 with just over six minutes to play.

For the match, USCA tallied 12 shots, including nine on goal. The squad garnered a corner kick in the loss.

Bates led the way with two shots on frame.

In goal, Moore played all 90 minutes and had three saves.

The Pacers return to action Wednesday when they play at Flagler at 5 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.