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Second Half Goal Lifts Men's Soccer Over Maryville

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SEWANEE, Tenn. - A 64th-minute goal by Sewanee gives the Tigers the 1-0 win over in-state rival Maryville Saturday afternoon.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (2-2) 1, Maryville (1-1) 0
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Despite a scoreless first 45 minutes, the Scots took seven first half shots to Sewanee's three.

-The Tigers broke the scoring with a Kyle Johnston goal off an Evan Poole assist in the 64th minute.

-Seconds prior to the Sewanee's goal, Maryville attempted to score, but James Murray was there for the save.

-Despite having 15 shots and seven corner kicks, the Scots did not net the equalizer.

SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-Severin Velasco and Ben Vaeth recorded two shots each for the Tigers.

-Kyle Johnston netted his second goal of the year.

-James Murray (2-2) saved eight shots and he earned his first clean sheet of the season.

MARYVILLE KEY STATISTICS
-Milan Card recorded three shots, two on goal, to lead the Scots.

-Ryan Jorgensen (1-1) saved two shots in full time.

UP NEXT
The Tigers return home for a non-conference matchup with Huntingdon. Kickoff on the pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday night from Puett Field.

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Players Mentioned

Kyle Johnston

#16 Kyle Johnston

F
6' 5"
Senior
Tennessee Soccer Club
James Murray

#21 James Murray

GK
6' 1"
Sophomore
Highland Football Club
Evan Poole

#0 Evan Poole

M
6' 0"
Freshman
Ben Vaeth

#20 Ben Vaeth

F
6' 0"
Junior
Richmond Strikers
Severin Velasco

#10 Severin Velasco

M
5' 7"
Sophomore
Richmond Kickers

Players Mentioned

Kyle Johnston

#16 Kyle Johnston

6' 5"
Senior
Tennessee Soccer Club
F
James Murray

#21 James Murray

6' 1"
Sophomore
Highland Football Club
GK
Evan Poole

#0 Evan Poole

6' 0"
Freshman
M
Ben Vaeth

#20 Ben Vaeth

6' 0"
Junior
Richmond Strikers
F
Severin Velasco

#10 Severin Velasco

5' 7"
Sophomore
Richmond Kickers
M