Brevard, NC-- The William Peace University men's soccer team defeated the Tornados' of Brevard College on a Saturday match-up in Brevard, North Carolina. The Pacers improve to a 5-0 record in conference play, adding again to their best start in program history. This game also marks a five-game winning streak for WPU.

The Pacers started off with an unfortunate foul in the box resulting in a Tornado penalty kick goal to take an early 1-0 lead. It was a physical game throughout, resulting in many fouls, but that wouldn't rattle the Pacers with their attempted shots at the goal. At the 27th minute the Pacers were on the board as well, with a goal made by Ivan Ponce with the help of Oscar Aguirre with the assist. Another key player in the first half was Jacob Smith with four saves in net for the Pacers. The Pacers would out-shoot the Tornados in the first half, 9-7.

Moving to the second period the Pacers had many attempts at the goal, but were just shy on several occasions. In the 64th minute of the second period, the Pacers' effort pushed through with a well-earned goal made by Alfredo Martinez with the help of Ivan Ponce. The Pacer defense would limit the Tornados to just two shots in the second half of play, allowing the Pacer offense to dominate the possession. The Pacers would fend off the Tornados to win, 2-1.

The Breakdown

• The Pacers are now on a five-game winning streak and still at number one in the East Division with 5 conference wins.
• The team had a total of 22 shot attempts, with the top players being: Aaron Latigue at 7, Jorge Aguilar with 6, and Ivan Ponce and Alfredo Martinez with 2.
• Jacob Smith tallied 5 saves in net.
• Ivan Ponce contributed one goal and one assist.
• Alfredo Martinez knocked in the game winner in the 64th minute.

The Foes

• Matheus Masukawa scored the lone PK in the first period.
• Patrick Hall tallied 11 saves at goalie.
• Both teams had physical play with the Tornados notching 14 fouls to the Pacers 12.

What's Next
The Pacers are back in action on Sunday, September 30th at Piedmont College at 1:00 p.m. The Lions are on a four-game winning streak and will make for a fairly equally matched opponent for the Pacers. Catch the game with live stats and live stream.