JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Golden Eagles went on the road Thursday topping MacMurray, 1-0, earning their first SLIAC win of 2018. The Golden Eagles move to 8-2-1 overall and 1-0-1 in conference play.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Spalding 1 – MacMurry 0
LOCATION: Jacksonville, Ill.
RECORDS: Spalding 8-2-1 (1-0-1 SLIAC) | MacMurry 1-9-1 (0-2-0)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Golden Eagles were held scoreless throughout the first half, but with time running out,
Abnel St. Fleur found the back of the net for the game winner in the 86
th minute.
- The Golden Eagles tallied a season-high 21 shots against the Highlanders, with 10 coming on goal.
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Trevor Massa (1-0-0) earned his first career victory and shutout for Spalding as he saved both shots put on frame by the Highlanders
FOR THE FOES
- Shots on goal for the Highlanders came from Alejandro Bueso and Gerardo Estrada
- Edgar Castillo was issued a yellow card for MacMurry (48')
- Jacob Trim (1-9-1), takes the loss for the Highlanders with allowing one goal coming up with eight saves on the afternoon
UP NEXT
- Spalding continues their conference road trip taking on Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. Saturday, October 6 at 4:00 pm EST.