THE RUNDOWN
DBU dropped a 2-0 duel to St. Edward's University Saturday evening on the road. A SEU goal in the 30th and 42nd minute proved the difference as the Patriots were handed their second consecutive loss.
The Patriots had a few early chances to get ahead of the Hilltoppers in the first half but were denied by goalkeeper Angel Ramirez. SEU attempted a close shot in the box but the ball connected with the top post allowing the Patriots to deflect keeping the score 0-0. Peyton Voelker had a shot attempt in the 25th minute that led DBU to their first corner of the match. The Hilltoppers took the lead in the 30th minute with a set piece goal off a corner as Irvin Abarca sent a left footer to the corner post. Not 12 minutes later St. Edwards added to their advantage with a ball that slid past Garrett McGee by Masood Porsa. The Patriots went into halftime trailing by two.
Entering the second half Evan Pustejovsky forced a driving dive from the Hilltoppers goalie as he attempted to get the Patriots on the scoreboard. DBU looked to have a chance at equalizing as Voelker connected with Avery Brazzell on a pass inside the box, allowing Brazzell to knock a header into the net. However, the goal was sent back as Brazzell was called offside. The DBU offense fought its way into six shots in the second half but proved unable to place any of them on goal as the match ended in St. Edward's favor.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The DBU offense was held scoreless for just the fifth time this season.
- The Patriots outshot the Hilltoppers 6-4 in the second half.
- Only two DBU players, Evan Lupo and Chase Turcotte, played all 90 minutes on the pitch.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
1- One game remains in DBU's regular season.
2- The Patriots were two corner kicks away from tying their season high of 10.
19- A total of 19 fouls were administered between DBU and SEU.
UP NEXT
DBU concludes the regular season at home against Texas A&M International on Wednesday, November 6th. Game time is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. at Patriot Soccer Field.
