Box Score
DALTON, GA. – The #2-ranked Dalton State Roadrunners picked up their first conference win in dominant fashion on Wednesday night, beating Brewton Parker (Ga.) 8-0, scoring 7 of 8 goals in the 2^nd half. The win extends the Birds' winning streak against the Barons to 9, maintaining an undefeated record against the SSAC opponent.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
FIRST HALF

• (1-0) DS: The Birds got things started in the 16' following a cross pass from Josh Ramos, leading to a Jack Stainrod header, giving him his 10^th score of the year.

SECOND HALF

• (2-0) DS: In the 49', DSC began their 2^nd half scoring frenzy led by Filemon Quintero, thanks to Josh Ramos' 2^nd assist of the night.
• (3-0) DS: The Bird's hot streak started to take shape in the 54' following another goal from Jack Stainrod with assists from Filemon Quintero and Gavin Taylor.
• (4-0) DS: The Roadrunners continued to extend their lead in the 73' initiated by Jack Brown, who received a strong misdirected header, giving a 1-on-1 opportunity with the Baron defender to find the back of the net.
• (5-0) DS: Instead of a score, this time Jack Brown starts another fast break, finding Jimston St. Louis, who placed the ball perfectly for Jip van den Essen, extending the lead even further in the 78'.
• (6-0) DS: With just 11 minutes left, DSC's night was far from over. In the 79', Jip van den Essen once again found the promised land, assisted by Josh Ramos, which would be his 3^rd and final of the match.
• (7-0) DS: Shortly after, Jimson St. Louis placed a perfectly located pass, avoiding the off-sides penalty, leaving Jip van den Essen an open look to send the ball home.
• (8-0) DS: All scoring was capped off in the 86' minute when Dalton State's Jimson St. Louis was awarded a free kick, securing the victory.

THE REST OF THE STORY
#2 Dalton State (Ga.) improves their record to (4-0-3 overall, 1-0-1 SSAC) with the victory. At the same time, Brewton Parker (Ga.) falls to (0-6-0 overall, 0-2-0 SSAC) following the loss. The Roadrunners applied constant pressure throughout the evening, tallying 36 total shots. Baron's goalie, Andrea Abwe, ended with eight saves despite the final score, preventing several other scoring opportunities. The Roadrunner's Michael Barrueta also secured three saves of his own.
 
UP NEXT
Dalton State will suit up again on Sunday, September 24, to take on Middle Georgia State (Ga.). Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Dalton Stadium.
 
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