GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Greensboro College men's soccer team held off a late surge by the Cougars of Averett University Saturday to pick a 4-3 win in a USA South Athletic Conference showdown.
 
Averett took a one-goal lead in the 23^rd minute before Jordy Briceno collected a rebound off a shot and placed it into the top corner of the goal to tie the game. Just four minutes later, Briceno scored once again, following an assist from Darli Mihindou, to give Greensboro a 2-1 halftime lead.
 
Greensboro then had a few opportunities in the first three minutes of the second half before Gerardo Peraza found the top right corner of the goal following a beautiful set of passing from Briceno and Mihindou.
 
Following the goal, the Pride continued to apply pressure on the Cougar back line and Peraza struck once again to push the advantage to 4-1 with 36 minutes remaining.
 
However, Averett tallied two goals over the final 23 minutes to pull within one goal but the Greensboro defense was able to hold strong down the stretch to secure the victory.
 
"I am happy that we came away with a positive result today," Head Coach Tony Falvino said. "I thought we created some very good chances but we need to be more clinical in front of goal. We also need to be more consistent thru the entire game."
 
Greensboro held the ball in their offensive third for much of the game and out shot Averett by a 26-6 mark with 13 shots being on goal. Remy Brezault earned the win in goal.
 
The Pride men will return to action Tuesday when they briefly step out of conference play to host the Marlins of Virginia Wesleyan College at 4 p.m. For more information on Greensboro College men's soccer, continue to follow www.greensborocollegesports.com.