Box Score DAHLONEGA, GA. – Freshman Shakira Kafero Roberts put the Braves ahead 1-0 in the 38^th minute with her first collegiate goal, but North Georgia quickly found the equalizer in the 44^th minute. The hosts would then score the game-winner in the 63^rd minute as the 24^th-ranked Nighthawks took a tight 2-1 victory in the season opener for both teams. 

The Braves (0-1-0) fell to 10-9-3 in the all-time series against the Nighthawks (1-0-0), while the result marks the ninth-straight match in the series to be decided by one goal. 
 

SCORING SUMMARY
38'	Shakira Kafero Roberts gained possession 30 yards out, made a move to get free at the top of the box, and fired a perfect strike side-net to put the Braves up 1-0.
44'	UNG's Ashley Sumrell found the foot of Darby Olive, who fought off a tackle and put home a shot from just outside the six yard box to tie the score at 1-1.
63'	Nina Lopez found the back of the net on a well-placed strike from just outside the penalty area to give the Nighthawks a 2-1 lead.

 

TOP BRAVES

+ Kafero Roberts and Emma Clark each had one of UNCP's two total shots on goal. + Anna Bass tied her career-high with six saves.

NOTABLES

+ North Georgia took 13 shots with eight being on goal. + The Nighthawks tallied five corner kicks, while giving up none to the Braves.

   

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UNCP will host Lenoir-Rhyne for its home opener on Sunday, September 8. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 at LREMC Stadium.

 

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