Soccer Earns First Win of the Season in Comeback Fashion

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Fontbonne University men's soccer team defeated the Eutectics of University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, earning their first win of the season. The Griffins improve to 1-6 on the season, while the Eutectics drop to 0-6 overall.

"I am very proud of the guys for how they have handled the season so far," said Head Coach Donnie Alberty. "Tonight, their character really showed.  We give up a pk early in the match like that and then they just kept their composure and played very well."

"I am really happy for Pryk to carry over how well he finishes in training and then happy for Andy to get a goal.  Overall, I thought the guys deserved to win and I am pretty happy for them," concluded Alberty.

Jacob Woodard scored both goals for the Eutectics in a penalty kick. He had a third penalty kick opportunity but failed.

Andrew Kneale scored the first goal of the night for the Griffins.

Ian Steinkamp had one goal and one assist.

Stephen Pryk scored two goals.

Carter Youmans scored the fifth goal.

Pryk had two shots on goal. Steinkamp, Youmans, Ethan Bromaghim, Julian Tilford, and Brandon O'Dell each recorded one shot on goal.

Dominic Haggard played 90 minutes in between posts. He recorded nine saves with eight coming from the second period.

The Griffins had 10 shots on the first half and eight in the second.

Up Next

The Griffins return to action on Saturday as they travel to Millikin. Game time is set for 3 p.m.

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