Need to Know
Score:  Piedmont 2  - William Peace 0
Records:  Lions 3-2-1 (1-0 USA South), Pacers 3-2-1 (0-1 USA South)
Location: Demorest, Georgia - Walker Athletic Complex

Demorest, GA-  In the 2016 USA South opener for the Piedmont men's soccer team, the Lions rose victorious shutting out William Peace 2-0. The Pacers have been scoring in bunches this season with 22 goals scored through five games but the Lions kept them from finding the back of the net. 

Piedmont's LUKE MARTIN netted the game-winner in the 34th minute as he scored his first goal of his career to give Piedmont the 1-0 lead heading into halftime. Through a physical game, Piedmont managed to net another goal in the 72nd minute as TOMMY HILL grabbed #2 for the year. 

The Lions' defense continues to impress as the Pacers had just seven shots in the game while only one was on target. MITCH BARRY picked up his second shut out of his career with a save on the evening. The win moves Piedmont to 1-0 in the USA South with the league opening conference play Friday with six teams in action. 

Piedmont has less than 24 hours before the next conference opponent arrives as Averett travels to Demorest Saturday for a 2 p.m. start. Averett secured a 3-2 win over Covenant earlier Friday to move to 2-5 overall with the win ending a four match losing streak. 

Turning Point
--LUKE MARTIN notched his first goal of his career putting in the game-winner in the 34th minute as the Piedmont freshmen class continues to impress this season.

Standout Performances
--TOMMY HILL finished a shot from VICTOR MUNOZ to score his second goal of his career after putting in the game-winner against Bob Jones University in the season opener. 
--MITCH BARRY improved his record in the goal to 3-1-1 with a shut out and save Friday night. Barry continues to lead the USA South with the best goals against average in the league.

Inside the Box Score
--The Lions outshot the Pacers 14-7 as Piedmont had nine shots on goal to the Pacers one. 

News & Notes
--Friday's contest marked the USA South opener for both teams. 
--This is just the second time since joining the league in 2012 that the Lions have opened conference play with a victory. 

Up Next
Piedmont continues USA South play hosting Averett University Saturday at 2 p.m. at Walker Athletic Complex. 

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