AIKEN, S.C. – The USCA women's soccer team lost a hard-fought 1-0 contest to USC Beaufort Saturday afternoon.

The Pacers are now 2-6-2 on the season, including 1-2 in PBC play. The Sand Sharks stand at 5-2-2 on the year and 2-1 against PBC foes.

Head coach Adam Kleman's team registered a shot by Brooke Morrison in the 27^th minute, but it was saved. USCA earned a corner kick 30 seconds later. Ellie Garces' header was saved, keeping the contest at 0-0 heading into intermission.

In the 78^th minute, Shy Iles turned and rocketed a shot that sailed just to the left of the frame. 

Kleman's squad drew a corner kick at the 79:52 mark, resulting in a shot by Ellie Thompson that was saved. Young's brilliant shot at the 80:59 mark was turned away. 

USCB managed to earn three consecutive corner kicks in the 85^th minute. Three minutes later, the Sand Sharks netted the game-winning score on a ball in the box after a save by Kaydence Moore.

Carmen Jones nearly tied the match from 20 yards out with 1:45 to go, but it narrowly missed high of the frame.

For the match, USCA tallied six shots, including four on frame. Kleman's group accounted for four corner kicks, with three coming in the second period.

In goal, Moore played all 90 minutes and stopped eight shots. 

The Pacers return to action Saturday when they host Georgia Southern at 4:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.