Need to Know
Score: Piedmont 3, Bob Jones 1
Records: Lions 1-0, Bruins 1-2
Location: Greenville, South Carolina – Alumni Stadium

Greenville, SC – Senior CHASE KANE scored a pair of goals and added one assist to lead Piedmont College to a 3-1 win over Bob Jones University on Saturday. The Lions won their third consecutive season opener and second straight over the Bruins.

Kane scored an early goal with an assist from sophomore VICTOR MUNOZ for the Lions in the ninth minute to put PC ahead early. The Lions' defense stayed strong for the remainder of the first half and took a 1-0 lead into halftime.

Bob Jones tied the game in the 73rd minute but Piedmont answered back 12 minutes later. Kane found freshman DANIEL ARNSTEIN to give the Lions a 2-1 lead. Two minutes later, Kane scored off a penalty kick to put the game away.

Junior goalkeeper ELLIOT SAILES recorded five saves in the win. Kane led all players with six shots on goal. Arnstein, GARRETT MOORE and TOMMY HILL each had one shot on goal.

Turning Point
-- Tied 1-1, CHASE KANE found DANIEL ARNSTEIN to put the Lions ahead 2-1. Two minutes later, Kane scored off a penalty kick to ice the game.   

Standout Performances
-- CHASE KANE tallied five points in the win with two goals and one assist. 

News & Notes
-- Piedmont has now won three straight season openers
-- The Lions take a 3-1 all-time record over Bob Jones.   
-- Piedmont outshot Bob Jones 12-9.
 
Up Next
-- The Lions travel to Misenheimer, North Carolina on Wednesday for a 4 p.m. matchup against Pfeiffer University.  

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