The United striker confidently lifted the ball into the back of the net midway through the second half to seal the win over 3rd placed Pagham.
Russ Tanner produced a superb save early in the contest to deny the visitors from going ahead, but United could have taken a first half lead after Jason Taylor was fouled inside the area.
The usually reliable Wes Tate saw his penalty saved by James Binfield; the first time that Tate had seen a spot kick fail to hit the back of the net this season.
United's performance was one of grit and determination to deny the in-form Lions as they secured three points and extended their unbeaten run to four games in the process