FOND DU LAC - Marian University men's soccer (1-12-1, 1-8-0 NACC) battled Benedictine in a close match-up, falling 2-1 despite a first-half equalizer.
- Benedictine wasted no time scoring 1:08 into the match to take an early lead.
- The Sabres began to answer back offensively with a shot from Zac Pfister at the 11:35 mark.
- As the clock wound down in the first half, Marian earned a corner kick at 43:15, resulting in an equalizer from Robert Momberg, assisted by Pfister.
- The first half concluded with both teams tied 1-1.
- The Sabres carried their momentum into the second half, recording the first shot of the half at 49:59 from Esteban Alvarado.
- In the 62nd minute, the Eagles regained the lead with their second goal of the match, putting Benedictine ahead 2-1.
- The Sabres were unable to find an equalizer, resulting in a 2-1 loss to Benedictine.
- Benedictine outshot Marian 22-13 overall, including a 13-6 advantage in shots on goal.
- Benedictine held a narrow 12-9 advantage in corner kicks.
- Marian committed 10 fouls compared to six for Benedictine.
- This is the second one-goal defeat Marian has suffered this season.
- The Sabres are now 5-16-1 all-time against Benedictine.
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Robert Momberg scored his first goal of the season. |
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Zac Pfister contributed an assist on the Marian equalizer in the first half. |
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Niko Bohacek (1-3-0) recorded a career-high 11 saves in goal. |
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Wednesday, October 21
Wauwatosa, Wis.
7 p.m. |
