ATLANTA, -- Georgia State fell 0-2 to South Carolina on Friday, Oct. 11, at the GSU Soccer Complex. Despite a solid defensive effort in the first half, the Panthers conceded two second-half goals, with South Carolina breaking the deadlock in the 61st minute. Georgia State created scoring opportunities, with Braiden Hall leading the attack with four shots, two on goal, but the Panthers were unable to find the back of the net. Goalkeeper Josh Hangi made five saves to keep Georgia State in the match, but a late goal in the 82nd minute sealed the win for South Carolina.
How it Happened
Georgia State kept South Carolina off the scoreboard in the first half before allowing two goals the rest of the way. Josh Hangi led Georgia State with five saves. The Panthers recorded 10 shots in the loss, two of them on goal. Georgia State faced 22 South Carolina shots, eight of them on goal.
Game Notes
- Georgia State received one yellow card.
- Hangi collected five saves for the Panthers out of 22 total Gamecocks shots.
- Georgia State recorded two shots on goal
Georgia State fell to 3-6-2 overall and 0-3-1 in Sun Belt action after the defeat.
The Panthers return to action on Tuesday, Oct. 15, as they host in-state rival Mercer at the GSU Soccer Complex.
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