DANVILLE, VA -- The William Peace University men's soccer team defeated the Cougars of Averett University in a midweek match-up in Danville, Virginia, 3-1. The Pacers improve to  a 4-0 record in conference play, adding to their best start in program history. This game also marks a four-game winning streak for WPU.

The Pacers would get things going early in the first half as Oscar Aguirre would find an early shot on goal in the first two minutes of play, into the hands of the Averett keeper. Shortly following the attack from Aguirre, Aaron Latigue would score his second goal of the season from outside the 18 into the left corner of the net in just the fifth minute of regulation. The Cougars would up their defensive pressure in the mid-field but would only slow the Pacers down for a brief moment before the Pacers would come to find their second goal of the evening. After a corner from Jorge Aguilar, Jose Garcia would redirect the ball towards Ponce for the touch in. This goal marked Ponce's seventh goal of the season, which ties Ponce for second in program history for goals in a single season.

Late in the first period, the Cougars would make a close run on their offensive attack but a big save from Pacer keeper, Jacob Smith would keep the Cougars off the board for the remainder of the first period.

In the seventh minute of play in the second half, Jorge Aguilar would find the back on a header sent in from Ivan Ponce. This tallied Aguilar's sixth goal of the season, good for sixth in program history for goals in a season. Defensive efforts from both sides of the field would stifle several close opportunities for both teams. The Cougars would jump on the scoreboard midway through the second half as Nademe Tokhli would send one from 35 feet out to the far post in the 65th minute. Despite several close attempts from both teams, the Pacer defense was able to keep the Cougars at bay for the remainder of the game to win, 3-1.

The Breakdown

• The Pacers are now on a four-game winning streak and embarking on their best start to a season in program history.
• Jorge Aguilar tallied 6 shots with one goal.
• Ivan Ponce notched his 7th goal of the season with one goal on the night.
• Jorge Aguilar notched his 6th goal of the season with one goal on the night.
• Aaron Latigue tallied 2 shots with one goal.
• Both Ponce and Aguilar tallied one assist a piece.
• Oscar Aguirre tallied 3 shots on goal.
• Jacob Smith had 4 saves in goal.

The Foes

• Nademe Tokhli had the lone goal for the Cougars, his first of the season.
• Erik Blick and Asher Francis had three shots each.
• Keeper Colton Dutchess had 4 saves in goal.

What's Next
The Pacers are back in action on Saturday, September 29 at Brevard College at 11:00 a.m. The Tornados are on a two-game losing streak after a recent loss to Methodist University. Catch the game with live stats.

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