HOME OF THE USC AIKEN SOCCER PROGRAMS
Known to fans as "Pacer Pit," the USC Aiken soccer complex has been the home of the men's and women's soccer
programs since their inception. The men began NCAA play in 1990-91 and the
women's program was started in 1997.
In 2001, a building was constructed at the field which houses the men's and
women's coaching staffs as well as providing on-site locker rooms for the
programs, their visitors, and the game officials.
This 700-seat complex has provided a solid backdrop for a number of Pacer
victories. Since 2001, 22 of the 31 victories for the men have come at "Pacer Pit." In the same period, 21 of the Lady Pacers' 30 wins have occurred at the friendly
confines.
The Pacers and Lady Pacers achieved an unprecedented amount of success in
2006, with the majority of their highlights occurring at "Pacer Pit." For the men, a remarkable 10-win turnaround gave the Pacers a 12-6-2 record.
Seven of the team's school-record win total took place at home, including
a 2-1 double-overtime victory over North Georgia on October 24, in the First
Round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament. The contest marked the first
postseason game held at the field since 2001. In front of a raucous crowd
of 245, the Pacers also earned one of the most impressive upset wins in the
program's history when they defeated #20 Lander 2-1 on October 4.
For the Lady Pacers, their home field was the venue for five of their seven
victories in 2006, including three of the squad's four conference wins. USCA
provided some excitement for the home fans when they rattled off four straight
home wins, including back-to-back overtime wins over Presbyterian and USC
Upstate. As the PBC's fourth-seed, the Lady Pacers also earned the right
to host a postseason game at "Pacer Pit," but USCA fell to USC Upstate 1-0 on October 25.
Prior to the 2007 season, a new sound system was added to
the grounds at "Pacer Pit."
