UNG softball completes regular season with spotless home record, 24-0
Press Release May 2, 2022
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DAHLONEGA – The No. 19 University of North Georgia softball team completed the regular season Sunday with a 8-0 run rule win over Flagler, completing the regular season schedule at a perfect 24-0 inside Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park.
The Nighthawks got on the board in the first as Haley Cummings doubled in the gap in right center to plate the game’s first run. North Georgia quickly extended their lead to 3-0 in the second inning off RBI singles from Georgia Blair and Olivia Sinquefield.
UNG put the game away in the fourth, scoring five while batting around. Madi Perry started it off with a double in the gap in left center to score the first run of the inning. Mallory Parker then kept it going with a double of her own to stretch it to a 5-0 lead. After Parker scored on a Saint error, Hannah Forehand and Jaycie Michael each had RBI singles to get to the eight run cushion.
NOTES
– Kristen Davis (14-4) got the win, going four innings with just one hit given up and a pair of walks. She struck out two. Tybee Denton finished the game with two strikeouts in the final inning.
– Michael and Perry were each 2-for-2 in the game.
– The 24-0 regular season home record is the best since going 24-0 in 2011. Those wins included the postseason in the year North Georgia started 51-0.
NEXT UP
North Georgia will be the top seed in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament next weekend at Lander. Bracket and game times will be released by the league Monday morning.
Late goals lift Flagler over Nighthawks
Press Release November 3, 2021
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VICTOR GALTERIO
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. –After trailing 3-0 early in the second half, the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team reeled off a trio of goals in 12 minutes, but Flagler would score twice more late to earn a 5-3 win Saturday.
The Saints scored in the 22nd, 27th and 57th minutes to jump out to a 3-0 lead, but they quickly saw the lead vanish as North Georgia stormed back starting with Victor Galterio slotting home a pass from Harrison Wright in the 63rd minute. Just 69 seconds later, Gabriel Campora sent home a rebound to cut the lead to 3-2.
The Nighthawks tied the game in the 75th minute as Payge Sinclair scored a rebound, but Flagler would have the final goals, scoring just 26 seconds after Sinclair and then again three minutes later to get to the final score.
NOTES
– Flagler’s Max Birkelund scored three of the goals against UNG, marking his first career hat trick after just eight matches.
– UNG scored its three goals on four shots on target. The Nighthawks took 11 shots overall.
NEXT UP
North Georgia will look to bounce back Wednesday at USC Aiken. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Flagler beats UNG in overtime, 1-0
Business October 24, 2021
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DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team fell in overtime to a golden goal from Flagler Saturday, 1-0, at the UNG Soccer Complex at Lynn Cottrell Park.
Both teams had opportunities in regulation, but Garrett Liles and Flagler’s goalie, Andrea Lubbia, each made excellent saves that sent the match eventually to overtime. In the final minute of the first overtime period, FC’s Max Lambertz scored off a Joeran Osland corner kick to win the game for the Saints.
NOTES
– North Georgia falls to 0-2-1 in overtime games this season. UNG is 3-5-1 in matches decided by a goal or less, having lost three straight in one goal fashion.
– Liles made nine saves on the day.
NEXT UP
North Georgia hits the road for the final regular season road match Wednesday as they take on Lander at 7 p.m.
UNG rally falls short in 5-3 loss
Business October 3, 2021
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – After trailing 3-0 early in the second half, the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team reeled off a trio of goals in 12 minutes, but Flagler would score twice more late to earn a 5-3 win Saturday.
The Saints scored in the 22nd, 27th and 57th minutes to jump out to a 3-0 lead, but they quickly saw the lead vanish as North Georgia stormed back starting with Victor Galterio slotting home a pass from Harrison Wright in the 63rd minute. Just 69 seconds later, Gabriel Campora sent home a rebound to cut the lead to 3-2.
The Nighthawks tied the game in the 75th minute as Payge Sinclair scored a rebound, but Flagler would have the final goals, scoring just 26 seconds after Sinclair and then again three minutes later to get to the final score.
NOTES
– Flagler’s Max Birkelund scored three of the goals against UNG, marking his first career hat trick after just eight matches.
– UNG scored its three goals on four shots on target. The Nighthawks took 11 shots overall.
NEXT UP
North Georgia will look to bounce back Wednesday at USC Aiken. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.