DAHLONEGA – The No. 3 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with Georgia Southwestern Wednesday night in Peach Belt Conference action at the UNG Soccer Field.
Dženan Cerimagic put the Nighthawks in front in the 32nd minute, scoring his second goal of the season off an assist from Max Garnett.
Georgia Southwestern controlled possession and chances early, outshooting North Georgia 6-2 in the opening half. However, goalkeeper Miguel Pineda made two saves to preserve the Nighthawks' 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Hurricanes continued to pressure North Georgia in the second half, holding a 9-5 edge in shots. Pineda and the Nighthawk defense kept Georgia Southwestern off the scoreboard for most of the half as North Georgia maintained its lead.
North Georgia was reduced to 10 players in the 73rd minute when Pavle Radojkovic received his second yellow card of the match, resulting in a red card and his ejection.
The Nighthawks held the lead for nearly the remainder of regulation before Georgia Southwestern was awarded a penalty kick with less than five minutes remaining. The Hurricanes' leading scorer converted the attempt to tie the match at 1-1.
Pineda finished the night with five saves, while the Nighthawks put two second-half shots on goal. Both attempts were saved by the Georgia Southwestern goalkeeper.
North Georgia moves to 5-0-5 overall and 1-0-4 in PBC play.
The Nighthawks return to action Saturday, hosting Middle Georgia at 3:30 p.m. at the UNG Soccer Field.
