Zack Lyeki's Game Winner Sends No. 5 Fontbonne Men's Soccer Off To The SLIAC Semifinals

CARLINVILLE, Ill.—A late goal from Zack Lyeki pushed the No. 5 seeded Fontbonne University men's soccer team past No. 4 Blackburn in the SLIAC Quarterfinals, 2-1.

Game Breakdown

Almost halfway through the first half, the Griffins owned a 5-4 shot advantage. As the clock continued to tick away the Griffins applied more pressure and had ball control throughout the final 20:00 minutes.

Fontbonne had a great scoring chance in the 44^th minute as Kaleb Wilson's shot went off the crossbar and out of play keeping it a 0-0 game at the break.

In the second half, the Griffins had possession in the Beavers box and a handball was called on the Blackburn defense. Trent Calvert scored easily his fifth on the season giving Fontbonne a 1-0 lead in the 55^th minute.

Fontbonne continued to hold onto that lead up until the 66^th minute when Blackburn scored the equalizer. There was a loose ball in the box sent in by Yeudiel De Leon and Zibo Siamsipa was there to tip in his shot tying the game.

Then, in the 85^th minute, the Griffins broke the tie when Calvert had the ball and crossed it into the box for Zack Lyeki. The Hazelwood, Mo., native, was there scoring his sixth on the year giving Fontbonne the one goal advantage back.

Blackburn threatened late in the 89^th minute but Dominic Haggard was there making a diving save allowing Fontbonne to go on for the win.

Fontbonne Leaders

• The Griffins finished with 18 shots.
• Zack Lyeki's goal was his first career game winner.
• Calvert and Tanner Harris tied with four each.
• Dominic Haggard made seven saves in net.

Up Next

The Griffins advance to the SLIAC Semifinals on Thursday where they'll face either No. 1 Webster or No. 2 Spalding depending on the winner of No. 3 Greenville / No. 6 Westminster tonight.

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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