Early Goal Lifts Nighthawks Past Georgia Southwestern 1-0

AMERICUS, Ga. - Rhys Shirley scored in the sixth minute, and the University of North Georgia (UNG) men's soccer team held on for a 1-0 Peach Belt Conference victory over Georgia Southwestern on Saturday at Hurricane Field. Shirley found the back of the net at the 5:08 mark of the first half, finishing a pass from Max Garnett to give the Nighthawks an early lead. The goal was Shirley's fifth of the season, while Garnett recorded his fifth assist. North Georgia's defense protected the advantage for the remainder of the match, limiting Georgia Southwestern to four shots on goal. Goalkeeper...