Saturday, September 23, 2006

NORTH GEORGIA FALLS TO UNC PEMBROKE
Saints fall to 1-2 in Peach Belt Conference play

Dahlonega, Ga. – North Georgia College & State University scored first, but was unable to hold on, falling to UNC Pembroke 2-1 in Peach Belt Conference play Saturday afternoon.

North Georgia scored the game's first goal just 40 seconds in when Joey Rector crossed the ball from the left side onto a running Jeremy Bouasy. Bouasy one-timed the ball past UNC Pembroke's Richard Sallin for the early 1-0 lead.

Pembroke answered quickly in the sixth minute when Andrew Brown outran the Saints' defense down the right side, crossing the ball onto the foot of a running Miguel Ferrer. Ferrer one-timed the ball by North Georgia's Brandon Kirksey to tie the game.

The Braves took the lead in the ninth minute when Max Aust blasted a shot from around 30 yards out past Kirksey for the 2-1 lead.

UNC Pembroke, playing a man down for most of the second half, and North Georgia both had chances in the second half but were unable to score.

North Georgia outshot UNC Pembroke 11-10.

North Georgia (3-7-1, 1-2 PBC) returns to action Wednesday hosting Covenant College.

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