AIKEN, S.C.--Chad Sanders’ goal in the 25th minute proved to be the only separation between USC Aiken (1-2-1) and Barton College (1-1-0) on Saturday night with the Bulldogs claiming the 1-0 victory over the Pacers in men’s non-conference soccer action. The match marked the first meeting in a decade between the two programs.

Sanders’ (1) goal was a rebound put back that had come to him after deflecting off the left post. Other than the one fortunate break, all three goalkeepers played nearly flawless in net. Harold Tate stopped five shots in goal for the Pacers while Michael Anderson and Matt Coble combined for six saves and the shutout for the Bulldogs.

Barton had another potential goal negated in the second half on an offsides call. The Pacers best scoring chances came inside of 10 minutes to play, but Coble held USCA off the board.

Shots were even (14-14) as were corner kicks (4-4). Barton was whistled for 24 fouls while the Pacers were called for 20.

USC Aiken will travel to Laurinburg, N.C. on Tuesday, September 6 to face St. Andrews at 4:00 PM.

Men’s Soccer Game Summary (Final)
Barton (1-1-0) vs USC Aiken (1-2-1) (Sep 03, 2005 at Aiken, S.C.)
Date: Sep 03, 2005 Attendance: 95
Weather: warm, 88 degrees

Goals by period...1 2 Tot
Barton................... 1 0 - 1
USC Aiken............ 0 0 - 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
1. 24:10 BARTON Sanders, Chad (1) (unassisted) - knocked in rebound; shot deflect off left post

Shots: Barton 14, USC Aiken 14
Saves: Barton 6 (Anderson, Michael 2; Coble, Matt 4), USC Aiken 5 (Tate, Harold 5)
Corner kicks: Barton 4, USC Aiken 4
Offsides: Barton 2, USC Aiken 1
Fouls: Barton 24, USC Aiken 20
Cards: none.

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