FLORENCE, S.C. – Newcomer Adam Smith registered the lone goal of the match in the 51st minute to deliver the 1-0 shutout victory over Peach Belt Conference opponent Francis Marion on Wednesday afternoon at FMU Soccer Complex in Florence, S.C.

Smith registered his fourth goal of the season to put the Braves (10-3-2, 3-2-2 PBC) on the scoreboard as he gathered the ball at the top of the box and shot into the upper left corner of the net past a diving keeper.

The squads were scoreless at halftime but the Braves' offense proved to be in motion as the team posted six shots while the defense held the Patriots (4-11-1, 2-4-1) to only one shot. At the final buzzer, UNCP finished with 10 shots, while Francis Marion tallied only four shots.

Smith and Sam Miles led the team with two shots apiece, while Adrian Williams posted two shots for Francis Marion.

UNCP goalkeeper Ryan Hanson spent all 90 minutes in goal and totaled two saves, while the team collected one for the seventh shoutout of the season. Francis Marion netminder Nick Lucido grabbed two saves in his time between the posts.

The Black and Gold struggled with 11 offside calls as both teams tallied a combined 14 fouls.

The Braves will compete in their last home game of the season on Saturday as the Black and Gold hosts Peach Belt Conference opponent Lander at Varsity Grounds at 3:30 p.m. Admission to all 2011 home soccer matches is free.