DAHLONEGA | Irving Salgado knocked home a goal in the 78^th minute and the Nighthawk defense would preserve the shutout as the University of North Georgia men's soccer team defeated Shorter, 1-0, on Tuesday evening at the UNG Soccer Complex.

The Nighthawks are unbeaten in their last four matches and improve to 4-8-2 overall on the season.  Shorter falls to 5-8-1.

After a scoreless first half in which both teams collected six shots apiece, the UNG offense would press on all cylinders, outshooting the Hawks 16-3 after intermission.

Carl Ludwig Eriksson assisted Salgado's goal off of a corner kick.

NOTES
- North Georgia is unbeaten in its last four contests (3-0-1).
 
- The goal was Salgado's first career tally.
 
- North Georgia improves to 3-2-1 in home matches at the UNG Soccer Complex.

- Victor Ohlin collected five saves as the senior goalie improved to 4-3-1 in between the pipes for UNG.  It was his second shutout in the team's last three matches.
  
STAT OF THE DAY
16-3 – North Georgia outshot Shorter 16-3 in the final 45 minutes.
 
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will step back into Peach Belt Conference play on Saturday (Oct. 24) with a home match against Flagler.  Kick off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.