PINEVILLE, N.C. - The William Peace University men's soccer team picked up a 3-2 road win over Johnson & Wales (N.C.) Friday afternoon despite playing a man down for much of the match and a rain delay.
Topher Johnson put Peace on the board in the 39th minute off assists from Gerardo Escobar and Zach Marlier to send the Pacers into the break with a 1-0 lead.
Peace added to its lead in the second half. Gavin Beaupre scored in the 64th minute off an assist from Roberto Rayo before Carlos Depaz found the back of the net less than five minutes later to make it 3-0.
Johnson & Wales made a late push, scoring in the 86th minute before converting a penalty kick in the 89th to cut the lead to one. The Pacers held on over the final minutes to secure the 3-2 win.
Peace finished with a 10-6 advantage in shots and put seven attempts on goal. Dallas Story played all 90 minutes in goal and made one save.
William Peace improves to 3-3-1 on the season and returns home Sunday, Sept. 20, to host Shaw University at 5 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park. The match will be the second half of a Pacer soccer doubleheader, with the William Peace women's soccer team opening the day at 2 p.m. against Pfeiffer University.
