Panthers fall to Piedmont in GSAC semifinals
Nov. 7, 2008

LAGRANGE, Ga. – The Panther men's season ended in disappointment on Friday night as they lost to Piedmont College 0-1 in the semifinals of the Great South Athletic Conference at Panther Field.  The loss put the Panthers (3-13-1, 1-6-0 GSAC) out of the tournament, while the Lions (11-7-0, 5-2-0 GSAC) move to the championship match on Saturday versus Maryville College.

The game was very tight from the start, with both sides trading shots.  Piedmont jumped ahead in the 18th minute when Jon Reinert connected on a header after a corner kick from Jorge Pradilla.  The goal was all the Lions would need to seal the victory.

LaGrange had several opportunities to score but could not manage to put the ball in the goal.  The Panthers finished the game with 15 shots, while Piedmont had 14.  Panther goalkeeper Ben Rollins finished the game with four saves.

The Maryville Fighting Scots and the Piedmont Lions will play for the conference title tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at Panther Field in the men's GSAC Championship match.