Friday March 29th, 2024 10:07AM

Early deficit too much for UNG men's soccer in loss to Clayton State

By UNG Athletics Communications

DAHLONEGA — A three-minute span late in the first half defined Wednesday night's match as Clayton State scored three goals between the 32nd and 35th minutes to build a lead the University of North Georgia men's soccer team was never able to overcome, defeating UNG, 5-2, in front of a standing room only crowd at the UNG Soccer Complex. The Nighthawks slip to 9-9 on the season and are now 6-3 in the Peach Belt Conference.

An early second half goal by Eddie Hurst gave some hope to the UNG faithful in the 58th minute but the Lakers struck again less than three minutes later to reclaim their three goal lead. CSU's Ryan King picked up a hat-trick in the 83rd finishing off a short cross in front of goal.

Ivan Acimovic scored off a long ball in from Jordan Day to pull the game back within three, but the 5-2 score would stand for the final five minutes.

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