Zack Lyeki and Noah Each Score Twice In Win Over Westminster
FULTON, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men’s soccer team earned a split of the regular season series against Westminster on Saturday winning in dominating fashion, 5-1.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fontbonne
(4-8-0, 4-6-0)
|
2 | 3 | 5 |
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Westminster (MO)
(3-9-2, 3-6-1)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Westminster (MO) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 16 (11) | 8 (3) |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 7 |
FULTON, Mo.—The Fontbonne University men's soccer team earned a split of the regular season series against Westminster on Saturday winning in dominating fashion, 5-1.
Game Breakdown
It remained a scoreless contest up until the 41st minute when the Griffins finally broke the tie. Tanner Harris had the ball on the left side of the box and crossed it over for Kaleb Wilson. The Jefferson City, Mo., native buried his shot into the right corner of the net giving Fontbonne a 1-0 lead.
The Griffins weren't done there with Kaleb Wilson dribbling down the right side and crossing it over for Joe Noah who scored his third on the season.
In the second half, the Griffins offensive pressure picked up right where it left off. Noah struck again in the 47th minute making a move on the Westminster defense and beating Conner Benefield on the far side giving Fontbonne a commanding 3-0 lead.
The Blue Jays scored in the 76th minute, but Fontbonne answered right back a minute later. Ian Steinkamp sent a perfect through ball for Zack Lyeki and he was all alone beating Benefield for the 4-1 advantage.
Zack Lyeki added another in the 82nd minute heading in a cross from his brother Jared Lyeki for the 5-1 victory.
Fontbonne Leaders
- The Griffins finished with a 16-8 shot advantage.
- Noah's two goal performance gives him four on the season.
- Zack Lyeki is up to three goals on the year.
- Wilson's goal was his second on the season.
- Wilson, Jared Lyeki, Calvert, Noah, Harris, and Steinkamp each had an assist.
- Dominic Haggard made two saves in net.
Up Next
The Griffins are back in action next Wednesday when they'll travel to Spalding. Kick-off at 5:30 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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