DAHLONEGA - A 72nd minute goal from Taylor Malasek is all that was needed as the No. 20 University of North Georgia women's soccer team got back on the winning track with a 1-0 win over Clayton State on Make-A-Wish Day at the UNG Soccer Complex.

North Georgia nearly broke through twice in the first half, but both goals were nullified by offsides calls, leaving the match scoreless at halftime. UNG almost broke through again in the 58th minute when Malasek fired a shot from just off the corner of the penalty box and knocked it off the crossbar.

The Nighthawks finally found the goal as Abbie Crane left the ball off for Payton Bisso, who crossed the ball in for Malasek to head it home and give UNG the one-goal cushion. From there, North Georgia saw the match out to secure the clean sheet.

NOTES
- With the shutout, the Nighthawks tied a program record for conference shutouts in a season, earning their sixth shutout in PBC play this season.

- The Nighthawks took 12 corners while not conceding a single corner kick in the match.

- Morgan Ramby made two saves in the game as CSU took just four shots, two on goal.

NEXT UP
The Nighthawks prepare for a top 20 matchup as they will battle No. 4 Flagler Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.