FERRUM, Va. – Host Ferrum College scored the only goal of the game midway through the second half in a 1-0 ODAC men's soccer victory over Shenandoah University Sunday afternoon.
 
In the season opener for both teams, Andres Solares tallied off of a Martin Zuluaga assist in the 73^rd minute to push the Panthers (1-0, 1-0 ODAC) past SU (0-1, 0-1). 

IN BRIEF

After a defensive battle in the initial 45 minutes, the two teams split 18 shots after intermission.
 
Ferrum finished with a 13-10 advantage in shots, including 7-3 on goal.
 
Hornets goalkeeper Sam Fischer had six saves.
 
The contest was a physical one with seven yellow cards and one red card issued. Ferrum played a man down for the final 16:12 of the contest.
 
SU managed one shot on goal and one of its three corner kicks during the period in which it had a man advantage.

QUOTABLE

"A really tough game from start to finish," said head coach Zack MacDougall. "Obviously, a disappointing result, but the guys played with energy and enthusiasm. They worked hard for one another and should be proud of their effort. We had a lot of young players play significant minutes for us and that experience will be important moving forward as we continue ODAC play. We can't wait to be back at home next Sunday." 

UP NEXT

The Hornets host Roanoke next Sunday at 2 p.m. in ODAC action.
 
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