Griffins Drop Home Contest Against Principia

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's soccer team dropped a tough 2-0 contest against Principia on Tuesday night.

Final: Principia 2, Fontbonne 0

Location: Centene Stadium

Records: Principia (8-5-1; 5-1 SLIAC), Fontbonne (2-13-1; 1-5 SLIAC)

How It Happened

In the first half, the Griffins had a chance for goal but Jacob Reis' attempt was saved by Mourad Sami. The Griffins continued to have ball control and spread the field throughout the half, though neither team found twine and it was a 0-0 game at the break.

In the second half, the Panthers urgency picked up early in the frame with a 5-0 shot advantage through the first 12 minutes.

Then, in the 74^th minute, the Panthers broke the scoreless tie. Cameron Sellers got the ball inside the box and his initial shot was saved by Eric Volk, however, Sellers got the loose ball and scored the rebound to make it a 1-0 outing.

In the 85^th minute, Sellers split the defense with a through ball for Cole Heinbaugh and he beat Volk to the short side. That goal proved to be enough with Principia hanging on for the win.

Principia Leaders

• The Panthers ended with 28 shots, including totaling 15 in the second half.
• Kaden Keller led with 10, while Sellers contributed five.
• In net, Sami made six saves.

Fontbonne Leaders

• The Griffins finished with 12 shots and were held to three shots in the second half.
• Jarid Morton, Andres Castro, Jacob Reis, and Drew Moser had two shots each.
• In net, Volk made eight saves.

Up Next

The Griffins head on the road this Saturday when they'll take on Westminster. Kick-off at 1 p.m.

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