Box Score Montgomery  AL. - Jackson Wheatley scored two goals in route to a 3-0 win over Auburn-Montgomery University In Gulf South Conference play Friday night.
 
Wheatley struck first in the 8th minute on an over the headshot that found the side netting from a Zach Wyborn cross.
 
In the 65th minute, Jason Ortega scored on a 25-yard rip set up by Felix Guijosa to make it 2-0.
 
Wheatley scored his conference-leading 12th goal of the season 7 minutes later to put the game out of reach as the Hawks improved to 5-7-2 and 1-5-2 in the GSC. Thallison Alex was credited with the assist. 
 
It was AUMs (7-4-2 and 3-1-2) first conference loss but a necessary win for the Hawks to stay alive for any postseason hopes. Shorter would need to win out and hope for some help to make it to the top 8 in the GSC.
 
"We showed a lot of grit tonight and really played a complete game in many ways," said Hawks Coach Paul Furey.
 
"We talked about getting the first goal and having them chase us a bit and it worked out pretty well scoring in the 8th minute. But really Matthew Shorrocks in goal and our backline played solid against a very good team. Our midfield worked their tail off and we got goal production from our front runners - Great team effort and a great win for us."
 
The Hawks have little time to enjoy the win as they are back in action Sunday at Montevallo.