FOND DU LAC - Marian University men's soccer (2-7-3, 1-4-1 NACC) earned its first NACC win of the season defeating Rockford 3-1 at home.
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- The wind played a factor all day and it helped Marian dominate the opening set.
- The Sabres were able to open the scoring in the 32nd minute when junior Nathan Blazenko buried took a pass from freshman Mason Radulski and found the back of the net.
- This proved to be all the scoring for the first 45 minutes.
- A hand ball in the box in the 67th minute gave Blazenko his second goal of the game off of the ensuing penalty kick.
- Senior Connor Powers and freshman Olav Frederiksen came on at the 75:19 mark and just 38 seconds teamed up for a goal with Powers scoring his first of the season.
- Rockford was able to end the shutout with just 6:00 left but the Sabres were able to hold on for the win.
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- Marian finished with a 12-5 advantage for shots and an 8-1 edge for shots on goal.
- The Sabres finished with a slim 6-4 edge for corner kicks.
- Marian had 14Â fouls and a yellow card to 11 fouls for the Regents.
- The Sabres improve to 11-2-3 all-time against Rockford and have a three-match unbeaten streak.
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