CLINTON, S.C. - Presbyterian College men's soccer earned a much needed victory over Georgia Southern, 1-0 on Tuesday night at Martin Stadium.  PC scored on the first shot of the game just 1:52 into the match and never looked back to take the well-deserved victory.

PC improves to 2-8-1 on the year while the Eagles fall to 3-7-1.

"It feels great to get a win tonight," said head coach Bret Boulware.  "Georgia Southern played a heck of a game and forced us to defend for long stretches but we were up for the challenge tonight." 

The Blue Hose snapped an eight-game losing streak with a goal from the first shot struck in anger.  In the second minute of play, Donald Gibson played a long-ball from near midfield to the area of the penalty spot.  The ball bounced once and was headed towards goal by Stephen Glover.  The ball found its way over the GSU goalkeeper and dipped under the crossbar to give PC an early 1-0 lead. 

The goal for Glover is his third this season and puts him in the team scoring lead.

The teams played attractive end-to-end soccer for the first half with both teams earning numerous chances.  The Eagles finished the first half leading in shots by a 9-4 margin but PC held a 2-1 lead in corner kicks. 

Out of the intermission, Georgia Southern ratcheted up the pressure with two shots in the first five minutes before Nico Fazio could muster an effort on goal in the 53^rd minute.

In the 70^th minute, Georgia Southern delivered its most promising attempt of the night.  Austin Gaso rifled a shot which swerved left then right before clanging the crossbar and going out for a goal kick.

In the 77^th minute, Luke Ade came just inches from doubling the advantage as his well-struck shot went just inches high of the upper corner of the goal.

Overall, the PC defense would weather the onslaught of 15 shots and eight shots on goal in the second half to secure the victory.

James Neal went the distance for the Blue Hose in goal for PC's first shutout of the season.  He made 12 saves on the night as he stood tough through a barrage of 24 total shots.

PC continues the two-match homestand on Friday night against Liberty.  The Big South match starts at 6 p.m. from Martin Stadium and opens an exciting Homecoming Weekend.

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