DAHLONEGA - Alex Grant scored twice and Matt Sharman had four saves as the University of North Georgia men's soccer team earned its first clean sheet of the season with a 3-0 win over USC Aiken Saturday afternoon at the UNG Soccer Complex.

After an initial surge from the Pacers in the opening minutes, the Nighthawks settled down and finally found the first goal of the afternoon in the 27th minute. Prince Domafriyie settled the ball just inside the 18-yard box and found the far post past the USCA keeper to put UNG up, 1-0.

UNG held onto that lead for the next 40 minutes before Grant found his first goal on a bad clearance by the Pacer defense. Six minutes later, Gabriel Garcia touched the ball to Grant who pushed the ball into the net past the goalie to bring the match to its final score.

NOTES
- This is the fourth time UNG has won despite being outshot by its opponent. USC Aiken took two more shots than the Nighthawks in the match.

- North Georgia has won the last five matchups against the Pacers and now lead all-time, 11-8-1.

- Grant took three shots in the match, all of which were on target.

NEXT UP
North Georgia will battle No. 2 Young Harris Wednesday night at the UNG Soccer Complex. Senior Night and Spirit Night will begin at 7 p.m.