ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The top-seeded Flagler College men's soccer team (12-1-4 overall, 11-0-1 PBC) extended its winning streak to 10 consecutive matches Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory over fourth-seeded USCA (6-9-1 overall, 4-7-1 PBC) in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament semifinals. With the win, the Saints secured a spot in their third consecutive PBC Tournament Championship.
 
SCORING SUMMARY
35' – Flagler – Luke Williams (Assist: Will Cain)
83' – Flagler – Tim Wahlborg (Assist: Callum Stokes)
 
TURNING POINT
After a quiet opening stretch as both teams settled into the match, Flagler broke through in the 35th minute on its fourth corner kick of the night. Will Cain delivered the set piece to the back post, where Luke Williams rose above the defense and headed the ball into the net to give the Saints a 1-0 advantage.
 
The match took a significant turn in the 53rd minute when USCA goalkeeper Sean Simoncelli was issued a straight red card, leaving the Pacers with 10 players for the remainder of the contest. Despite holding a man advantage for much of the second half, Flagler remained patient before finding the insurance goal in the 83rd minute.
 
From near the midfield circle, junior Callum Stokes played a pass into the attacking third for Tim Wahlborg. The First Team All-PBC selection turned on the speed, beat the Pacers' backline, and slid the ball past the goalkeeper to secure the 2-0 victory.
 
KEY STATS & NOTES

• Senior forward Luke Williams scored his second goal of the season and the 17th of his career, moving into a tie for sixth in Division II program history in career goals.
• First Team All-PBC selection Tim Wahlborg recorded his seventh goal of the season, putting him second on the team in scoring.
• Senior Will Cain recorded his fourth assist of the season on Williams' opening goal.
• Callum Stokes picked up his fifth assist of the year, moving into a tie for the team lead.
• Senior goalkeeper Ryan Rivas earned the start and recorded his fourth shutout of the season without facing a shot on goal.
• Hugues Iguaran, Henry Okenla, and Maddock Griffith each recorded multiple shots, while Dani Freire added another attempt for the Saints.
• Defensive standouts Ryan Berger, Daniel Becerra, and Filip Hornburg helped anchor the backline as Flagler limited USC Aiken to just four shots.
• Flagler held USC Aiken without a shot on goal, marking the first time the Saints accomplished the feat since September 13, 2023, when they also shut out the Pacers at USC Aiken.
• The victory extended Flagler's winning streak to 10 consecutive matches, its longest since 2002.

 
UP NEXT
Flagler advances to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Championship, where the Saints will host second-seeded North Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. All tickets are available through Hometown Ticketing and can be purchased here. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, although a QR code will be available for on-site purchases. Tickets are $13 for individuals ages 6 and older. Complimentary admission will be provided to students with a valid ID from a PBC institution and children ages 5 and younger.