(CLEVELAND)- The Truett McConnell University men’s soccer team hosted Appalachian Athletic Conference foe Milligan University, where an early lead from the Bears proved not enough as TMU fell 4-1. The Bears fall to a record of 6-3-2, 3-3-1 AAC, while the Buffaloes rise to a record of 4-2-3, 4-1-1 AAC.
PLAY BY PLAY
In the first period, the Bears were hot out of the gates with an aggressive offense. A shot on goal from Oscar Brennan and Ivan Serubiri paved the way for TMU’s lone goal of the day from Will Fraser-Gray, assisted by Hendrik Metje, in the 15th minute (1-0). The Buffaloes worked quickly with their first goal coming in the 36th minute off a penalty kick to even the score (1-1).
In the second period, the Buffaloes scored their second and third goal in the first ten minutes of play (1-3). The Bears worked under pressure against an aggressive Milligan offense, with the Buffaloes scoring their fourth goal in the 70th minute (1-4). A shot on goal from Max Farris, followed by a shot wide provided hope. Ultimately, a blocked shot from Maury Ibarra left the Bears to fall 1-4.
LEADERS
Most notable, Keeper Daniel Santema recorded 10 saves on the day. Will Fraser-Gray led the way with two shots, one on goal, and one goal. Farris followed with four shots, two on goal.
UP NEXT
The Bears hit the road on Saturday, October 8 to Athens, Tenn. to face AAC opponent Tennessee Wesleyan University. Match time is set for 12:00 p.m.
