MORROW, Ga. – A five-goal performance powered the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team to clinch the No. 3 seed in the upcoming Peach Belt Conference Tournament after a 5-2 win over Clayton State
Wednesday night at CSU’s Laker Field. The Nighthawks are now 8-6 overall.
Gabriel Garcia scored the lone first half goal in the 30th minute of play, and Evan Davis doubled the Nighthawk lead in the 52nd minute. Seconds later, Ivan Acimovic netted a goal to put UNG up, 3-0.
Alex Grant was able to stretch the lead to four goals with a goal from distance in the 69th minute, but the Lakers responded with a goal moments later to give UNG a 4-1 lead. The lead was cut to 4-2 in the 85th minute, but Eren Ozer brought the match to its final score with a breakaway goal in the 86th minute.
NOTES
– This is the third time this season that the Nighthawks have scored five goals in a single game. UNG has now scored five or more goals in a match seven times in the past two seasons.
– Tonight’s win marks the second win against Clayton State in the past three seasons. Both UNG wins came at Clayton State.
– The No. 3 seeding is the second-highest seed the Nighthawks have garnered in the Peach Belt Tournament in program history, one spot below last year’s No. 2 seed. The win tonight ensures that UNG will host the Peach Belt quarterfinals on Halloween night.
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will finish out the regular season at home against North Greenville on Saturday, October 28. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. at the UNG Soccer Complex.
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