Box Score SEWANEE, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2012) – The Sewanee men's soccer team opened its season strong Friday night, with an impressive 3-1 win over Blackburn College.
The Tigers got on the board first, when Ford Emerson added an unassisted goal in the 57th minute. A minute later, Samuel Edoung-Biyo extended the Sewanee lead with a goal off of an assist from Ford Rushton.
Later in the half, the Tiger offense continued to attack when freshman Ned Spratt tapped home his first career goal.
After leading the nation in goals scored in 2011, Sewanee's defense limited the Blackburn offense to only four shots. The Beavers' lone goal came with 16 seconds left, when Alex Miller converted a free-kick.
Overall, Sewanee outshot Blackburn 25-4. Additionally, the Tigers dominated corner kicks 10-1.
Sewanee returns to action Sunday, when the Tigers take on Washington University on the campus of Birmingham-Southern.
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