Jackson, MS- The LSUS men’s soccer team (5-7-1) extended their season on Tuesday afternoon in Jackson, MS as they defeated the Spring Hill Badgers (5-14) by a final score of 3-1.

The game got off to a quick start for the Pilots as Marcos Carrillo scored at the 9^th minute to give LSUS a 1-0 lead. The Pilots got another crisp goal from Zach Kelly as he scored at the 25^th minute of play. This gave LSUS a 2-0 advantage at the half.

Down by two goals, the Badgers came out roaring in the second half with a goal just 52 seconds into the second half to cut the Pilot’s lead to 2-1.

LSUS calmly regained control of the game and at the 71^st minute, Chance Naderi broke away from the defender and beat Spring Hill’s keeper in a one on one situation to give the Pilot’s a two goal cushion with 19 minutes to play.

LSUS controlled the ball and kept Spring Hill off the board for the final 19 minutes and got the victory 3-1 over the Badgers.

With this win, the LSUS Pilots advance to face William Carey University, the 10^th ranked team in NAIA, on Friday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The winner of this game will move on to the Conference Tournament Championship Game.