Monday, September 4th, 2006

Host Oglethorpe Rallies For 6-3 Win Over Men's Soccer Team

In a high scoring affair the Piedmont College men's soccer team fell to NCAA Division-III South Region host Oglethorpe University today 6-3 in Atlanta, GA. After both teams scored a single goal in the first half, Oglethorpe rattled off five goals to the Lions two en route to the victory.

OU struck first at the 15th minute which was quickly countered by Piedmont at the 20th minute on Drew Griffin's first goal of the season on a thru ball from Joey Kreiger. The Lions scored the next two goals of the match in the second half at the 46th and 49th minute on goals from Jorge Pradillo and Griffin.

Oglethorpe then answered by scoring five unanswered goals including the eventual game-winner which came at the 70th minute. The Lions were outshot 13-9 and allowed seven corner kicks compared to their three.

The loss drops PC to 1-1 overall. The Lions will be in action again as they travel to the Virginia Wesleyan College Blue Marlin/Adidas Classic in Virginia Beach, VA where they will square-off against the tournament host at 2:00.