MORROW, Ga. – The USCA men's soccer team lost the PBC opener Wednesday by a 4-0 score at Clayton State.

The Pacers are now 2-1-2 on the season while the Lakers stand at 2-1-2.

Head coach Nick Sakiewicz's team posted eight shots in the match, including three on target. The squad earned five corner kicks compared to four by the Lakers.

Between the pipes, Felipe Mattos played all 90 minutes and stopped six shots.

Damian Rogers led the way with two shots. Sergio Aspas, Andres Caceres and Fasaikou Jammeh posted shots on goal.

Aspas registered the team's first shot of the evening, occurring at the 10:33 mark. However, his shot was stopped by the keeper. Six minutes later, Clayton State got on the board.

Down 2-0, Caceres rocketed an attempt on frame in the 42^nd minute, but his shot was saved.

After the break, the Pacers pushed forward. Jammeh's shot on goal was thwarted at the 56:23 mark. Panashe Makokowe recorded a shot that was blocked just over a minute later. In the 67^th minute of play, Jose Rabadan's attempt was deflected.

Mattos kept the contest at 2-0 with a brilliant save in the 77^th minute of play. Less than a minute later, Rogers had a chance to slice the deficit to just one, but it was blocked.

Mattos had a pair of saves late in the match, but the Lakers managed to net two more goals for the 4-0 final.

The Pacers return to action Saturday for the home opener against Shaw starting at 2 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.