SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's soccer team suffered a 2-1 decision to the Warriors of Hendrix College, Friday night from a rainy Puett Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Hendrix (3-6-2, 2-2-1) 2, Sewanee (6-6-1, 2-3-0) 1
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CLASS OF 2022!
-Prior to kickoff, the Tigers honored its eight seniors:
Alex Bulgarino,
Ethan Dutka,
Evan Murray,
Evan Poole,
Thompson Schollaert,
Severin Velasco,
Austin Young and
Drew Zolper.
HOW IT HAPPENED
-Hendrix got the offense going in the 27th minute by a Zack Roberts pass to Will Kelton for his third goal of the year.
-Sewanee had its chances in the first half, but they were only able to attempt three shots in the first 45 minutes of play.
-In the 58th minute, the Warriors added a goal by Jake Nelson, but 23 seconds later, a foul in the box gave the Tigers an opportunity for a penalty kick.
Severin Velasco drained it to give the visitors the 2-1 lead.
-Sewanee outshot Hendrix, 8-2, in the final 45 minutes, but one was stopped by the Warrior keeper in the final minute of regulation.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Evan Poole posted four shots, while
Thompson Schollaert and
Severin Velasco each had a shot on goal.
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JP Furman (6-5-1) posted two saves in full time.
HENDRIX KEY STATISTICS
-Kristian Reed led the Warrior offense with three total shots, while Will Kelton posted two shots on goal.
-James Leone made two saves for the visitors in full time.
UP NEXT
The Tigers return to action Sunday with a home match against Rhodes.
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