AIKEN, S.C. –
Ruby Scott took a pass from
Olivia Pia in the second half and found the back of the net, leading the USCA women's soccer team to a 1-0 win over Georgia College.
The Pacers are now 4-7-1 on the season, including 2-3 in PBC play.
Head coach
Adam Kleman's team stood tall in the early going, turning away multiple shots by the Bobcats. The defense blocked a pair of shots in the first 10 minutes before
Savannah Yerger gobbled up a save at the 13:02 mark.
USCA gained control moments later and had solid chances. However, the chances did not result in shots. Then, in the 24
th minute,
Greta Ohlwein rocketed an attempt that sailed just wide of the frame. The Pacers had a tremendous effort in the 31
st minute of action when
Gabriella Maddalena nearly converted an attempt, but the keeper managed to save it.
Kleman's squad nearly got on the board when a pass toward the GCSU keeper almost crossed the end line. However, the Bobcats managed to keep it in the field of play as the score remained 0-0 entering the second half.
In the 49
th minute,
Katelyn Ensley played the ball to Pia just past midfield. Pia quickly found Scott near the top of the box. The well-played pass was between a defender and the keeper. Scott corralled the pass and hammered home the shot for a 1-0 lead. Ensley was also credited with an assist on the play.
USCA controlled much of the remainder of the match, but when the Bobcats had chances, Yerger had a pair of saves.
For the match, USCA tallied nine shots, including two on frame. The squad earned a corner kick.
Yerger played all 90 minutes between the pipes and had three saves.
The Pacers return to action Saturday when they host Columbus State at 4:30 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
