THE RUNDOWN
The DBU Men's Soccer team came up short in Seattle on Wednesday night, falling 2-1 to Seattle Pacific at Interbay Stadium. Trailing by two goals early in the second half, the Patriots cut the deficit in half thanks to an
Erik Oliveira strike in the 68th minute, but despite a late push, they were unable to find the equalizer. The loss halts DBU's four-game unbeaten streak and drops the Patriots to 3-2-1 on the season.
The first half was a defensive battle, as neither side managed to break through in the opening 45 minutes. Just three minutes into the second half, Seattle Pacific broke the deadlock when Kasey Toevs headed home a cross from close range past Patriot keeper
Jackson Bankers. The Falcons doubled their lead in the 57th minute on a goal from Brady Fendrich.
DBU responded quickly. Oliveira's second goal of the season, set up by
Jack Golden and
Caleb Centeno, gave the Patriots life in the 68th minute. DBU's best chance to level the score came in the 86th minute when
Luis Zazueta fired a shot on frame, only to be denied by SPU goalkeeper Brian Lanier.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The loss snaps DBU's four-game unbeaten streak, their first setback since the season opener against UT Tyler.
- With his second goal of the year, Oliveira is now tied with Caleb Centeno for the team lead.
- Freshman Jackson Bankers made his first career start in goal tonight.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
17 - DBU outshout Seattle Pacific, 17-10.
29 - The two teams combined for 29 fouls, with DBU committing 17 fouls on the night.
8 - The Patriots earned a season-high eight corner kicks, compared to just one for Seattle Pacific.
UP NEXT
DBU wraps up their four-game road swing on Friday night in Bellingham, Washington, as they take on Western Washington. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. (CST).
