Cary, NC--Peace College defeated the Wildcats of Randolph College 2-1 in today's match-up at SAS Soccer Park. In front of a solid crowd, the Pacers consistently challenged the Randolph goalkeeper (54 shots) and never let up. Randolph scored first in period 1 with 15 minutes left in the half. Pacer sophomore Harlonda Smith of Huntersville, NC countered with 10 minutes left in the game to take the match into overtime.

Seven minutes into a sudden-death overtime, sophomore Randal McLean of Lumberton, NC scored to give the Pacers their first win of the season. McLean was assisted by junior Brittany Ostlund of Kill Devil Hills, NC. McLean led the team in shots on goal with 12 followed by Smith with 7. Sophomore Jennifer Gilbert of nearby Burlington played a strong game for the Pacers and added 6 shot attempts. Junior defender Abigail McCourt of West Chester, PA and sweeper Katelynn Spencer of Albemarle, NC pushed back the opponents to help keeper Sherry Revels. First-year Revels of Apex, NC recorded 8 saves on the 10 shots from the Wildcats.

CONGRATULATIONS PACERS!

The Pacers travel this week to Salem College on Wednesday and to Emory & Henry in Emory, VA the following Monday. Peace is back at home at SAS Soccer Park on September 19 with their conference opener versus the Monarchs of Methodist University at 4:00 PM. Come cheer on the Pacers!