Aiken, SC – Southern Wesleyan dropped the non-conference match-up against the USC Aiken Pacers on Wednesday evening in a 7-0 final score.

The Warriors took five shots and two shots on goal in the loss to the Pacers.  Becca Devericks and Madi Wurst led the team with two shots and solo shots on goal.  Amanda Magnin and Samantha Benner split time in the goal and combined for 13 saves.

Game Vitals

Final: USC Aiken 7, Southern Wesleyan 0

Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-1-1) USC Aiken (1-1)

How It Happened

The Pacers charged out the gate as Caroline Czarnecki took a header shot that went high.  Southern Wesleyan countered as Madi Wurst took a shot on the goal, but Emma Gibson saved the attack from paying off.  Aiken maintained the intensity as they scored three times within the next four minutes to lead 3-0 at half.

Aiken pushed further head in the second half as Mackenzie Cochrane scored off a corner kick by Carmen Jones to extend their lead to four goals.  The Pacers distance themselves further over the next few minutes as they took a 6-0 lead.  Becca Devericks drove to the net and sent in a shot, but Kaydence Moore would not allow her to cut into Aiken's lead.  The Pacers went on to win the game in a 7-0 final.

What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will open up Conference Carolinas action on the road as they travel to Franklin Springs, GA on September 9 to take on the Emmanuel Lions at noon.  They will then return to Childs Field as they host the Albany State Golden Rams on September 13 at 5 p.m.  The Warriors will remain at home on September 16 as they host the North Greenville Crusaders.