CARY, N.C. - The William Peace University men's soccer team concluded its 2026 season Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 loss to Greensboro College in the opening round of the USA South Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park. The third-seeded Pacers finished the season 8-7-3 overall after recording 22 shots but being unable to convert their scoring opportunities.
Greensboro took an early lead with two goals in the opening six minutes. Jade Diane scored in the fifth minute before Gustav Ohman added another just 44 seconds later off an assist from Diane.
Peace responded with several scoring opportunities throughout the first half. Topher Johnson and Gabriel Faria Jr. each recorded two shots in the opening 12 minutes, while Gavin Beaupre and Roberto Rayo put attempts on goal that were saved by Greensboro goalkeeper Alvaro Arroyo.
The Pacers continued to generate chances as the half progressed. Santiago Escobar, Marky Ruiz and Beaupre each recorded shots on goal, but Greensboro maintained its 2-0 lead heading into halftime. Peace finished the opening half with 15 shots compared to Greensboro's five.
Freshman goalkeeper Dallas Story made four saves early in the second half to keep the Pacers within two goals. Peace continued looking for an opportunity to get on the scoreboard, with Rayo and Johnson recording additional attempts.
Greensboro extended its lead in the 80th minute when Ohman scored his second goal of the match off an assist from Carson Fragomeni. The Pacers continued to create opportunities in the final minutes, including a shot on goal from Miguel Rodriguez in the 89th minute, but were unable to score.
Peace finished with 22 shots, including six on goal, while Greensboro recorded 12 shots with eight on target. Both teams finished with six corner kicks. Story recorded five saves for the Pacers, while Arroyo finished with six for the Pride.
The Pacers conclude their 2026 season with an 8-7-3 overall record and a 3-2-2 mark in USA South play. Peace entered the conference tournament as the No. 3 seed, hosting a postseason match after securing its position in the final regular-season standings.
