ANDERSON, S.C. – The USCA women's soccer team lost a 2-0 decision at Anderson Wednesday evening in a region match-up.
The Pacers are now 2-3 on the season while the Trojans stand at 3-1.
Head coach
Adam Kleman's squad turned away the Trojans in the third minute when
Savannah Yerger recorded a save on the first shot of the match. USCA earned a corner kick at the 8:44 mark, but the team was unable to record a shot on the play.
In the 32
nd minute,
Ellen Van Caenegem rocketed a shot toward the goal, but it was stopped by the keeper. A few moments later, the Pacers earned another corner kick.
Layne Frericks launched a shot that was high at the 35:35 mark.
Anderson scored just before halftime for a 1-0 lead.
In the 51
st minute, Gerta Ohlwein nearly knotted the contest, but her shot was saved. AU added to the lead in the 56
th minute.
Gillian Young recorded a shot at the 65:04 mark, but it was wide of the frame. USCA continued pushing forward and eight minutes later
Olivia Pia placed a shot on target that was thwarted by the keeper.
For the match, The Pacers registered five shots, including three on goal. USCA earned four corner kicks compared to one by the home team.
Ohlwein, Pia and Van Caenegem garnered shots on goal. Frericks and Young had shots in the contest.
Yerger played all 90 minutes between the pipes and registered a save.
The Pacers return to action Saturday when they host Florida Southern at 5 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.
