JACKSONVILLE, IL. - The Spalding men's soccer team secured the 2-0 victory Saturday against MacMurray, taking their standings to 10-2-3 in the season and 4-0-1 in the conference.
THE BASICS
SCORE: Spalding 2 - MacMurray 0
LOCATION: Jacksonville, IL
RECORDS: Spalding: 10-2-3, 4-0-1 SLIAC | MacMurray: 5-8-0, 3-2-0 SLIAC
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Mirza Ugarak secured the first goal quickly for the Golden Eagles in the 10
th minute. The goal was followed by a lot of back and forth between teams, but Spalding's strong defense only allowed two shots on goal, both saved by goalkeeper
Trevor Massa, leading to their ninth shutout of the season.
-After attacking with six more shots on the net, the second goal didn't take place until the 86
th minute by
Alioune Cisse with an assist from
Omar Mukoma to end the game and take home the win.
FOR THE FOES
- Noah Pierce and Josh Martinez both led the attack for the Highlanders each with one shot on goal.
- Brantley Estes completed 6 saves for the Highlanders.
UP NEXT
- The Golden Eagles compete next at home against Greenville on Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 PM ET.