FOND DU LAC – Marian University men's soccer (0-6-1, 0-3-0 NACC) fell behind early and never recovered in a 5-1 loss to Lakeland.
- The Muskies wasted no time scoring just 4:30 into the match off of a corner.
- They then scored two free-kick goals separated by just 9:51 to take a 3-0 lead into halftime.
- The Sabres nearly got on the board just 1:04 into the second half but a shot from Brayden Johnson rang off the crossbar.
- Lakeland answered netting a goal just 2:25 after the near goal.
- The Muskies pushed the advantage to 5-0 in the 56th minute off of another corner-kick.
- Lakeland would be booked for a card following the goal and Marian took advantage with the man-up scoring just 25 seconds later.
- Zac Pfister was the goal scorer for Marian netting his first score with an assist from Jay Wolcott.
- A Fernando Mota chance also hit off the crossbar in the 65th minute and proved to be the final chance for the Sabres.
- Marian finished with a 15-13 edge in shots but Lakeland managed a 9-7 advantage for shots on goal.
- The Sabres had 13 of their shots come in the second half.
- Marian also had a hefty advantage on corner kicks at 12-4.
- Each team was called for 11 fouls.
- The Sabres were booked for three yellow cards, while Lakeland had just the one red card.
- Marian is now 31-12-5 all-time against Lakeland with the defeat snapping a four-game unbeaten streak.
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Zac Pfister scored his first goal of the season. |
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Jay Wolcott earned his first assist of the season. |
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Niko Bohacek made three saves in just his second appearance in goal this season. |
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Saturday, Sept. 26
Rockford, Ill.
10 a.m. |
