FLORENCE, S.C. | In soggy and wet conditions, the Francis Marion University men's soccer team posted its third consecutive shutout with a 3-0 win over the University of North Georgia. The loss drops the Nighthawks to 1-7-1 overall and 0-2-0 in Peach Belt Conference play.
After taking a 1-0 lead into the break, the host Patriots were able to tack on a pair of insurance goals in the second frame to secure their sixth victory of the season.
Francis Marion outshot UNG 18-9, but none of the Nighthawks' attempts forced a save from the Patriot keeper. FMU also held a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.
UNG's
Carl Ludwig Eriksson was the only player to record multiple shots for the Nighthawk offense.
NOTES- Today's loss was the sixth consecutive for North Georgia.
- Today's match was the 12
th all-time meeting between the two schools with each side holding six win.
STAT OF THE GAME6 – UNG keeper
Diego Casillas collected six saves, which is tied for the second most saves on the season for the junior from Lilburn.
NEXT UPNorth Georgia remains on the road for another Peach Belt Conference challenge on Wednesday (Oct. 7) with a road trip to Montevallo. Kick off is set for 8:30 p.m.
