The University of Pikeville men's soccer team was hoping to ride the momentum of their recent 9-1 victory at Johnson University to a win against Union College Thursday, but was defeated 3-2 on a late goal.
UPike is now 3-5 for the season, while Union gets back to .500 at 5-5-1.
Freshman Atiba Baptiste got things rolling for UPike with a goal in the 15th minute. Union's response was swift, with a goal by Jonathan Watson in the 21st minute courtesy of an assist by Jamie Cozens.
Watson scored again for Union in the 38th minute as the Bulldogs entered halftime with a 2-1 lead and a 10-2 shooting advantage.
The second half saw UPike attempt a comeback, with six of their eight shots coming after intermission. Freshman Lekealem Nkengafac came off the bench to score the tying goal for UPike in the 60th minute.
The Bulldogs were not discouraged, and Damian Hobson scored the goal that decided the contest in their favor in the 75th minute.
UPike was outshot by Union by a 20-8 margin. The Bears and Bulldogs each had four corner kicks and five saves from goalkeepers Sheldon Thomas (UPike) and Andrew Metcalf (Union).
The Bears will return to the pitch on Tuesday when they pay a visit to Mid-South Conference foe Shawnee State University.