SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's soccer team overcame a 1-0 deficit to annihilate LeTourneau University, 5-1, Friday night from Puett Field to open Family Weekend.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (2-2-1) 5, LeTourneau (3-2-0) 1
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee saw themselves down early in the contest. On a Blaine Wright throw-in, Bridger Roberdeau's head found the throw and sailed it into the net for his first goal of the season.
-In the 27th minute,
David Edge evened the score with an
Austin Young pass.
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Trevor Reichman, in the 35th minute, found Edge's pass to give the Purple and White the lead for good.
-Sewanee added a late first half goal in the 39th minute thanks to a
Severin Velasco penalty kick.
-Reichman added his second goal of the match in the 48th minute, while
Andrew Delves added his first goal of the year in the 78th minute.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Evan Poole and Severin Velasaco each had five shots to lead the Purple and White.
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Trevor Reichman had three shots, with two total goals, while
David Edge totaled three points with a goal and an assist.
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JP Furman (2-1-1) saved three shots in 75 minutes of time.
LETOURNEAU KEY STATISTICS
-Bridger Roberdeau had four total shots to lead the Yellow Jackets.
-CJ Leyva recorded eight saves in the loss.
UP NEXT
Sewanee wraps up the weekend on Sunday with East Texas Baptist.
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