DAHLONEGA, Ga. | The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team put eight shots on goal but were ultimately never able to crack through as King University (Tenn.) snuck away with 1-0 victory on a second half goal. The Nighthawks slip to 3-4 on the season after the tough defeat.
UNG goalkeeper Michael Samnick deprived the Tornado of a golden opportunity in the 15th minute as King was awarded a penalty kick but the Nighthawk keeper came up with a huge save as Samnick guessed correctly with a dive to the far left side denying Ryan Murphy of scoring.
Luis Calderon was able to finally break through for KU in the 65-th as he took a pass from Chris Hicks on the other side of the box and then placed his shot perfectly to the far post to cross-up Samnick and score the game-winning goal.
NOTES
– Prior to the match, UNG honored local firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and athletic trainers as part of First Responders Day. The pre-match festivities included 13 first responders from the Lumpkin County/UNG community.
– The Nighthawks outshot Lee 16-11 on the day and had a 8-6 advantage in shots on goal.
– King’s Cameron Sauro (2-0-0) and Kari Sveinsson combined for the shutout. Sauro started the game but left due to injury in the second half.
– The Tornado now holds the all-time advantage in the series over UNG, 2-1.
NEXT UP
North Georgia will hit the road Thursday to take on Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, before opening up Peach Belt Conference play this weekend. Kickoff for Thursday’s match is set for 7 p.m.
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