VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Men's soccer dropped a 3-2 ODAC contest to Virginia Wesleyan Saturday night.
After tying the game up twice, the Hornets (6-9-1, 3-6 ODAC) saw the Marlins (3-11-1, 3-6-1) score with five minutes remaining in the match to secure a win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
SU
26′ | Chase Greene took advantage of a Marlin penalty in the Hornet's offensive half. Chance Hollins was credited with the assist. Greene's goal tied the match up 1-1.
81′ | With nine minutes to spare in regulation, Greene once again tied it up. After a big Sam Fischer save, Kane Melendez found Greene on the counter attack. Greene put it in the upper right corner, out of Griffin Potter's reach.
VWU
15′ | Austin McKenzie inserted a corner kick for the marlins. Off the set piece, Ricky Perrault scored. LJ Hicks was credited with the assist.
60′ | Virginia Wesleyan took the lead back when Scott Harrelson found Ricky Perrault for his second of the game.
87′ | Tyler Pratt found the head of Scott Harrelson for the Marlins to take back the lead 3-2.
UP NEXT
SU wraps up regular season play on Tuesday with a 4 p.m. matchup against Lynchburg.
MATCH NOTES
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The Marlins outshot the Hornets 19-11.
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SU had five shots on goal.
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Sam Fischer made four great saves on the match.
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VWU had a 6-1 advantage in corners.
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Virginia Wesleyan owns a 7-0 series record.
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