AIKEN, S.C. – The USCA men's soccer team lost a 3-0 contest to Lander Saturday evening in the regular-season finale.

The Pacers are now 5-7-4 on the season, including 3-6-3 in PBC play.

Head coach Nick Sakiewicz's team fell behind 1-0 in the 20^th minute of action. In the 22^nd minute of play, Rafael Kawata earned a corner kick, but the squad was unable to register a shot on the possession.

Kenny Kwizera Jr. rocketed a shot on goal at the 35:57 mark, but the keeper thwarted the attempt. Rainier McKinzy II controlled the rebound and blasted another attempt. However, the Bearcats' keeper managed to stop the shot.

Davis Scharfeld's attempt in the 41^st minute of play was saved as the score remained 1-0 entering the second half.

After a foul on the Pacers in the 49^th minute, LU pushed the margin to 2-0 on the free kick. At the 55:54 mark, Cheikh Atamao's shot was stopped.

The Bearcats pushed the advantage to 3-0 in the 58^th minute of play. Melvin Maboungou's shot on goal in the 59^th minute was tremendous, but the keeper was up for the challenge.

A well-played past to Samuel Mitchell on a breakaway gave him a sensational opportunity at the 64:44 mark, but the Bearcats were able to make the stop.  

For the match, Sakiewicz's team tallied nine shots, including eight on goal. The squad earned a corner kick. Felipe Mattos got the starting nod while Sean Simoncelli entered early in the second period and notched five saves.

The Pacers return to action in the PBC Tournament. The league office will announce the upcoming match-ups.