ROME, Georgia -- Ferrum College men's soccer team erupted for three second-half goals to secure a 4-1 victory over Shorter University. Senior Jonathan Nicacio led the Panthers with two goals off of five shots.

RECORDS
Ferrum College 4-6-3 (2-6-2)
Shorter University 2-12-0 (2-9-0)

THE BASICS
Ferrum struck first in the seventh minute when sophomore Joshua Harrigan found the back of the net, giving Ferrum the early 1-0 lead. The Hawks responded three minutes later with a goal by Carter Morningstar. The score remained 1-1 heading into halftime.

The Panthers came out firing after the break. Senior Payton Rausch scored off a cross by Oliver McIntosh in the 48th minute to give Ferrum the 2-1 lead. Nicacio then scored twice in a row to put the game out of reach. The first of his two goals came in the 63rd minute off an assist by Max LaFramboise and Harrigan. One minute later, Nicacio found the back of the net for his brace.
Between the posts, junior Michael Arzillo anchored the defense with four saves.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Nicacio 2 goals, Rausch 1 goal, Harrigan 2 assist; Arzillo 90 min, 4 saves
Shorter: Morningstar 1 goal
 
UP NEXT
Coach Matt Cureton's team will be back in action Wednesday, October 29, against Chowan University. Kick off in Ferrum, Virginia, is set for 5:00 p.m. at Penn-Roediger Field.