BUENA VISTA, Va. - After suffering their first conference loss of the season on Saturday, the Southern Virginia University men's soccer team responded in a big way against Guilford College, earning a 1-0 victory.

Both goalkeepers were busy in the first half and tallied multiple saves. Troy Chamberlain of Southern Virginia recorded three to open a superb effort throughout the late afternoon.

Ultimately, both teams posted zero's on the scoresheet by the end of the first frame to set up a tight finish.

In the second, both teams used the bench to their advantage, opting for fresh legs. Several cards were dished out in a physical bout, which eventually set up a free kick for Southern Virginia in the 87th minute.

With no hesitation, Brock Hester bended a shot past the Guilford wall and off the left post before finding the back of the net, breaking a scoreless tie.

Hester's first of the season would eventually clinch a victory for the Knights in their final non-conference game of the season. Troy Chamberlain, another crucial piece to the win, totaled five saves for his second clean sheet of the season.

Looking Ahead

It's USA South competition from here on out for Southern Virginia, as each game will be pivotal to determine seedings for the upcoming conference tournament.

This Saturday, October 11th, they'll visit Methodist for a 4:00 PM kickoff. The Knights took last year's decision by a count of 4-3.

For the most up-to-date information and details on the team, visit knightathletics.com and follow @knightmsoccer on Instagram.