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Score: Piedmont 2, Greensboro 4
Record: Piedmont, 0-3-1; Greensboro, 1-3-0
 
DEMOREST, Ga. – The Piedmont men's soccer team battled hard against the Pride of Greensboro College but ultimately fell short in an intense game.
 
The first half of play saw back and forth action, with both offenses finding their rhythm early.
 
Senior JARED GRAGE got the scoring started in the 7th minute with his first career goal as Piedmont jumped out to an early 1-0 lead.
 
The Lions doubled down on their lead in the 26^th minute as Freshman COLIN VOGEL put away a second on an assist from JASON AUSSIN. 
 
However, the lead would be short lived as Greensboro responded in the 27^th and 32^nd minute with goals from Parker Spesock and Collin Thomas to level the score line 2-2. The Pride continued the pressure for the remainder of the half but would not find the back of the net again. 
 
Greensboro picked up right where it left off in the first half and continued to find success. In the 66^th minute, they secured their first lead of the contest when Juan Ramirez added his first of the game.
 
The Pride solidified their win with a late goal in the 84^th minute from Jordan Shutt. The Lions would battle all the way till the end but would not find the back of the net in the second half.
 
Up next, Piedmont will take on Bob Jones University at the WAC on Thursday, Sept 15. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. 


NEWS AND NOTES: 
- There was a total of 8 cards given out, with 6 to the Pride and 2 to the Lions.
- The shot total for the game finished 20-11 in favor of Greensboro.

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