WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville men's soccer started the new season on Friday night, dropping a 3-1 decision on the road at No. 14 Palm Beach Atlantic. The Chargers start the year at 0-1, while PBA begins at 1-0.
 
Turning Points
-The game was a scoreless affair until the 71st minute when the hosts opened the scoring when Cleef Desir scored, and the Sailfish quickly padded their lead when just over a minute later, PBA was awarded a penalty kick that Charlie Dennis buried.
-The Chargers did not back down from the challenge despite the late two-goal deficit, and six minutes later in the 80th, the visiting side pushed its way back into the game with some good fortune as Corentin Diverres booted it from more than 40 yards out into the back of the goal to make it a 2-1 contest.
-UAH then pushed forward with every opportunity it had to do so, resulting in end-to-end action, and ultimately, it was the Sailfish who were able to capitalize on the frantic pace as Kebba Nyang scored in the 88th to create the 3-1 final.
 
Inside the Box Score
-The Sailfish held a 17-6 advantage in shots in the contest including a 6-2 edge in attempts that were on frame.
-Jordan Wright led the Chargers with a pair of shots.]
-Myles Fullen was charged with the loss in goal for UAH, and the redshirt junior made three saves in the game.
-PBA also built up an 11-1 margin in corners.
-The contest was relatively chip with a total of 31 fouls whistled – including 20 on the Chargers – and both teams picked up a pair of cautions.
 
Noteworthy
-The goal for Diverres is the fifth of his career after the native of France scored four times during his freshman year, and it provides him with four goals in his last four games played stretching across the two seasons.
 
Next Time Out
-The Chargers return to action on Saturday, making the short trek down the coast to Boca Raton for a visit to No. 10 Lynn. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. CDT.