AUGUSTA, Ga. – – The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team was picked to finish in third place for the third consecutive year as announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

North Georgia finished in the top three in the PBC standings for the third year in a row in 2018, finishing with a 7-6-2 record and 4-3 mark in conference play. The Nighthawks return six seniors for 2019, including All-Conference forward Eren Ozer. Also returning are seniors Evan Davis and Jordan Day, both of whom were named to the Preseason All-Conference team.

Young Harris was picked as the unanimous favorite to win the league, taking all seven first place votes available to them. Lander was picked second, picking up the other first place vote. Francis Marion comes in one spot behind UNG in the poll, while Clayton State rounds out the top five.

The Nighthawks open up the 2019 season at home on September 6 when they take on Lincoln Memorial. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. from the UNG Soccer Complex.

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