CARY, N.C. - The William Peace University men's soccer team fell 3-2 to Southern Virginia University Saturday afternoon at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Pacers move to 6-5-2 overall and 1-1-1 in USA South play.
Southern Virginia opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Landon Stock found the back of the net off an assist from Dexter Gunderson. Peace answered just over two minutes later when Roberto Rayo drew a foul inside the box, setting up a penalty kick that Gavin Beaupre converted in the 17th minute to even the match at 1-1.
The Pacers took their first lead of the afternoon in the 21st minute after taking advantage on a corner kick when Chris Rodriguez scored off an assist from Beaupre, giving Peace a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime.
Southern Virginia responded early in the second half as Jackson Gorringe scored in the 51st minute to tie the match at 2-2.
Peace continued to create opportunities, including shots from Santiago Escobar in the 62nd minute and Zach Marlier in the 67th. However, Southern Virginia broke the tie in the 76th minute when Stock scored his second goal of the afternoon to put the Knights ahead 3-2.
The Pacers pushed for an equalizer in the closing minutes, with Tambe Mboumein and Marky Ruiz each putting shots on goal in the 87th minute, but were unable to find the back of the net.
Peace finished with a 19-13 advantage in shots and 9-2 in corner kicks. Dallas Story played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded four saves.
William Peace looks to bounce back Tuesday, Oct. 13, when the Pacers travel to Mary Baldwin University for their next USA South match up.
