MARS HILL, N.C.  – The University of Charleston Golden Eagles started off their 2021 campaign with a 5-1 victory over the Mars Hill Lions. The Golden Eagles were led by senior midfielder, Sebasitan Pavez with four goals in the contest.
 
After a scoreless first half, the No.1 Golden Eagles (1-0-0, 0-0-0 MEC) found the net in the 55^th minute as Pavez tabbed his second goal in his UC career and the first for the Golden Eagles 2021 season. Alexi Ledoux received a cross from James Raptis, and played it right to Pavez's feet for the finish. Less than a minute later Ploutarchos Alonefti fed a ball to Joakim Ostvold who finished giving UC the 2-0 advantage.
 
Pavez found the goal for Charleston a second time in the 62^nd minutes, as Luis Maestre notched his first assist of his career for the Golden Eagles.  
 
Mars Hill (0-1-0, 0-0-0 SAC) countered back at the 71:33 mark on a goal from Kevonte Willoughby-Williams to bring the score to 3-1.
 
Charleston gained their 5-1 advantage as again, Sebastian Paves put a pair of goals past the Mars Hill keeper in the final six minutes of action.  Said Garcia and Raptis each notching an assist on the final two goals.
 
Charleston out-shot their opponents 17-8, and held a 10-3 advantage on corner kicks.
 
Nicolai Gundersen tallied his first full game in goal for Charleston, tallying three saves in the victory.
 
UP NEXT
Charleston will hit the road for their second contest, traveling to West Liberty University on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.