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Klara Persson 100326
Steve Crute
2
Winner UNC Pembroke PEM (6-1-4, 5-0-3)
1
Erskine ERS (1-9-0, 1-7-0)
Winner
UNC Pembroke PEM
(6-1-4, 5-0-3)
2
Final
1
Erskine ERS
(1-9-0, 1-7-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UNC Pembroke PEM 1 1 2
Erskine ERS 0 1 1

Game Recap: Soccer | | Alex Pearce, Assistant AD / Communications

Soccer Holds Off Erskine For 2-1 Road Win

DUE WEST, S.C. – UNC Pembroke took a 2-0 lead in the 60th minute, and then held off a late Erskine charge to pick up a 2-1 road victory Saturday in Conference Carolinas action at Lundy Field.

Klara Persson converted a successful penalty kick in the first half, while Willow Price added a second-half goal.

The Braves (6-1-4, 5-0-3 CC) moved to 6-0-0 in the all-time series with the Flying Fleet (1-9-0, 1-7-0 CC), while Erskine's goal was its first scored in a match against the Braves.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
40' Klara Persson stepped up and buried a penalty kick to give the Braves a 1-0 lead.
60' Willow Price collected a loose ball in the box and fired a left-footed strike from 10 yards out into the back of the net to make it 2-0.
63' Rebekah Wiles lofted a shot from 25 yards out that found the back of the net to cut the score to 2-1.
TOP BRAVES
+ Klara Persson tallied her first collegiate goal on her successful penalty kick.
+ Willow Price notched her team-leading fifth goal of the season on a team-high three shots on goal.
+ Piper Hill logged four saves between the pipes.
NOTABLES
+ UNCP out-shot Erskine 14-11, while each side tallied five shots on goal.
+ The Braves won the corner kick battle 7-3.
+ The Black & Gold ran its unbeaten streak to ten games.
 
UP NEXT
The Braves will be back in action Tuesday, October 6 as they host Ferrum for Think Pink Night. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at LREMC Stadium.
 
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BACK THE BRAVES
Fans can help support the UNC Pembroke Soccer program by joining the Braves Club. To find out more information about the Braves Club, visit UNCPBraves.com/BravesClub or email braves.club@uncp.edu.
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