PEMBROKE – A defensive miscue by the UNC Pembroke soccer team led to Manoly Baquerizo's game-tying goal in the 54
th minute, and sixth-seeded Clayton State eventually used a 4-1 edge in a penalty kick shootout with the third-seeded Braves on Tuesday evening in the quarterfinal round of the Peach Belt Conference Tournament.
The setback stopped a three-game win streak for the Braves (14-4-1) who will now await Sunday evening's NCAA Tournament Selection Show in hopes of attaining an at-large berth. The Lakers (8-6-2) advance to Friday's PBC Tournament semifinal round where they will face second-seeded North Georgia.
| SCORING SUMMARY |
| 43' |
Paula Valbuena got behind a ball from 43 yards out and guided it inside the far post for the first-half lead. |
| 54' |
A defensive miscue near the goal by the Braves allowed Manoly Baquerizo to slip one in the goal. |
| TOP BRAVES |
+ The 43rd-minute score by Paula Valbuena was the newcomer's fourth goal of the season.
+ Valbuena and Rilee Seering led the Black & Gold with three shots.
+ Clayton State converted on its first four attempts in the PK shootout; The Braves made their first attempt, but missed their next two. |
| NOTABLES |
+ UNCP leads the all-time series with Clayton State, 10-9-3.
+ The Lakers outshot the Black & Gold, 12-9, including a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.
+ This is the first tie for the Braves since a 2-2 draw at Georgia College on Oct. 20, 2018. |
