The Warriors of East Central Community College lost a tough one on Tuesday night to the Pearl River Community College Wildcats, 2-1. The loss drops ECCC to 1-1 on the year after they defeated Meridian last week 2-0. 

The Warriors drew first blood on Tuesday as a goal midway through the first half put ECCC on top 1-0. Before the half, the Wildcats netted a goal to tie the game at one each. 

The second half was a defensive stalemate until the Wildcats broke through around the 20 minute mark to score the go-ahead goal which grew the Wildcat advantage to 2-0. 

ECCC fought down the stretch and had a couple of good looks at the goal, but were unable to get an equalizer, falling 2-1. 

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East Central takes on the Southwest Bears in Decatur on Friday, April 10, at 3 p.m. That game can be seen live at www.eccclive.com/gold.