GREENSBORO, N.C. – Jovan Cotton scored in the 103^rd minute to vault the Greensboro College men's soccer team past the Pacers of William Peace University Saturday 3-2 to advance to the USA South Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
 
Greensboro got on the board first in the eighth minute when Gerado Peraza found the back of the net off of a double assist by Darli Mihindou and Jordy Briceno. The Pride was able to hold the one-goal margin until the 17^th minute when the Pacers tied the game before going on to strike again in the 34^th minute to take a 2-1 halftime lead.
 
The score then remained the same until the 63^rd minute after Mihindou placed a header, following an assist by Peraza, into the upper right corner of the goal to tie the game.
 
Over the next 59 minutes, Greensboro continued to apply pressure but it was not until the 103^rd minute that Cotton tucked the ball away for the game-winning goal.
 
Remey Brezault was credited with the win in goal.

"I'm proud of the boys and the character they showed throughout the game," Head Coach Tony Falvino said. "I thought we started off well and created chances. We took a chance early but we allowed William peace to get back in the game. They were a tough opponent and pushed us the whole game.

"I'm excited for the boys to extend their season another week and we will learn from our mistakes and continue to grow as a team."
 
The Pride men will now wait to see who they will face in the USA South Athletic Conference semifinals Friday. The games will be played at either Covenant College or North Carolina Wesleyan College. For more information on Greensboro College men's soccer, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.