LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY — Kentucky defeated Georgia St. 1-0 on Friday night, extending its winning streak to four consecutive matches. Isaiah Chisolm's goal in the 81st minute, assisted by Alex Ruiz, proved decisive as the Wildcats improved to 10-2-3 overall. The Panthers, now 4-6-6, suffered their first loss in two games despite controlling possession through stretches of the contest.
The first half remained scoreless despite Kentucky's aggressive approach. The Wildcats dominated territorial play, generating 11 corner kicks compared to Georgia St.'s lone corner. Kevin Larsson and Agustin Lopez each tested the Panthers' defense with blocked shots, while Isaiah Chisolm created multiple scoring opportunities that went unrealized. Georgia St. mounted occasional counterattacks, with Pavel Romero-Garmendia and Virgil Dall'Agnol recording shots that sailed wide of target.
Kentucky's defense stood firm throughout, limiting Georgia St. to four shots on goal. The Wildcats' backline weathered pressure from the visiting attack, particularly late in the first half when the Panthers pressed forward. Defensive adjustments at halftime—including substitutions by both teams—set the stage for a more open second half.
The second half saw Georgia St. emerge with renewed intensity. The Panthers generated multiple corner opportunities and forced Kentucky goalkeeper to make four saves. Dall'Agnol and Romero-Garmendia continued testing the Wildcats' defense, while Tom Fillaudeau added pressure in the final minutes. Despite Georgia St.'s 13 total shot attempts, only four found the target.