DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The UNC Pembroke soccer team used a second half goal by
Rilee Seering to knot the game at one apiece, but 20
th-ranked and Peach Belt Conference-leading North Georgia found the back of the net in the 76
th minute to secure the 2-1 win over the Braves on Saturday afternoon at the UNG Soccer Complex.
The setback stopped a three-game series win streak for the Braves (6-2-0, 2-1-0 PBC) who had not tasted defeat in the series since their last trip to Dahlonega, Ga., on Nov. 3, 2017. It was the third-straight win for North Georgia (7-1-0, 4-0-0) who improved to 4-0-0 at home this season, and improved to 5-2-1 all-time against the Braves at the UNG Soccer Complex.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 18' |
North Georgia found the back of the net first on a goal from Katey Derkay. Abbie Crane was credited with the assist. |
| 60' |
Rilee Seering netted the equalizer just less than 15 minutes into the second half. |
| 76' |
The Nighthawks earned a corner kick which Dani Shartouny bent inside the post to produce the eventual game-winning goal. |
| TOP BRAVES |
+ Rilee Seering has now scored six career goals, including five this season. Saturday's goal was her first that did not also go down as the game-winner.
+ North Georgia out-shot the Braves, 8-7, in the contest, including a 5-2 advantage in the shots on goal column. North Georgia registered eight corner kicks in the outing, while UNCP managed just one. |
| NOTABLES |
+ Fifteen of the 18 games in the series between UNCP and North Georgia have been decided by one goal or less, including three ties. The Braves are now 8-3 in the series in games decided by one goal.
+ UNCP registered a season-low two shots on goal in Saturday's contest. |
| UP NEXT |
| The Braves will be back in action again on Wednesday at home for a Think Pink game against Albany State (0-5-0, 0-0-0 PBC). Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Lumbee River EMC Stadium. Admission is free to all UNCP home soccer games. |
