Zack Lyeki Scores Twice, Huster Nets Game Winner Against Blackburn

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—In what could be an early preview matchup in the SLIAC Tournament, the Fontbonne University men's soccer team earned a 4-3 win over Blackburn on Senior Day.

Game Breakdown

Prior to the game, the Griffins honored its seven seniors Jarid Morton, Brandon Baumgartner, Dyllan Haggard, Tanner Harris, Anthony LaRocca, Jared Lyeki, and Zack Lyeki.

The Griffins got on the board quickly just over a minute in when Jared Lyeki's corner found his brother Zack Lyeki and he headed it into the far corner of the net for the 1-0 lead.

Four minutes later, the Griffins made it a 2-0 game when Jarid Morton sent a cross into the box. Tanner Harris was there to flick it on for Zack Lyeki and he headed in another one for his first career multi-goal game.

The Beavers, though cut the deficit down to 2-1 in the 23^rd minute when Yeudiel De Leon scored off a pass that was deflected from Zibo Siamsipa.

It looked as if the Griffins would head into the break on top by one, however, the Beavers got a goal from Jamie Pineda tying the game with just under 40.0 seconds left.

In the second half, the Griffins got another quick goal, this time around from Jared Lyeki scoring off a corner kick that went off Blackburn goalie Hunter Vetter's hands and into the back of the net.

The Griffins gained some breathing room in the 69^th minute when Joseph Huster got the ball off a throw, got to the top of the 18-yard box and scored past new Blackburn goalie Dawson Klunk for his first collegiate goal.

That proved to be an important one for Fontbonne as Blackburn tacked on an own goal in the 85^th minute, but the Griffins were able to hang on for the one goal victory.

Fontbonne Leaders

• The Griffins finished with a 20-13 shot advantage.
• Zack Lyeki led with his two goals on three shots.
• Jared Lyeki finished with a goal and assist on two shots.
• Harris added one assist on a team-high five shots.
• Dominic Haggard got the win in net making three saves.

Up Next

The Griffins return to action on Wednesday night when they'll take on Eureka. Kick-off at 6 p.m.  

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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