GREENWOOD, S.C. — The University of North Georgia men's soccer team put up a strong fight against the current leader in the Peach Belt Conference standings on their home pitch but couldn't find the offense necessary to get a positive result at Lander Wednesday evening as the Nighthawks fell, 2-0. UNG moves to slips to 5-7 on the season and is now 2-2 in conference play.
 
Sam Lofts got the Bearcats on the board first in the 30th minute as he took a perfectly placed through ball into the upper 90 on the far post. 
 
Lofts proved an excellent through ball of his own in the 60th and Michael Leach beat out the aggressive Nighthawk keeper to give the Bearcats the 2-0 lead that proved final.
 
NOTES
- Conner Domaleski (0-1) got his first collegiate start in goal for the Nighthawks and gave a strong performance with eight saves on the night.
 
- Lander strengthens its advantage in the all-time series, now at 3-9-1.
 
- Santo Ylitalo lead the offensive effort for UNG with three shots and two shots on frame, both of which were team highs for the match.
 
NEXT UP
The Nighthawks will return to Dahlonega for their final true home stand of the season, hosting three matches in the span of a week, beginning with Saturday's (Oct. 8) match against Montevallo. Kickoff for the men's match is set for 5 p.m.