Presidents' defense stymies Bobcats, 3-0
Box Score
GREENSBURG, PA: The Pitt-Greensburg men's soccer team lost in their second home match of the season 3-0 Tuesday afternoon at Ridilla Field against Washington and Jefferson College.
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Washington & Jefferson (2-1) took an early lead after Paul Hann scored just 24 seconds into the game. Minutes later, Adam Suter found the back of the net for the Presidents at the 2:45 mark, his first of two goals on the day.
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After W&J jumped out to the early 2-0 lead, the remainder of the match was a defensive battle. UPG held their ground defensively, until surrendering a late tally by Suter in the 87
th minute.
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The Bobcats were kept off the board by W&J's ferocious defense. Pitt-Greensburg freshmanÂ
Sean Baxendell (Venetia, PA , Peters Township)Â recorded two shots on goal, while juniorÂ
Max Paolone (Pittsburgh, PA, Allderdice)Â also recorded a shot on goal. Sophomore goalkeeperÂ
Brandon Galley (Mt. Pleasant, PA, Southmoreland)Â recorded 8 saves on 11 shots.
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UPG (0-5) will continue its string of games against Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) opponents on Saturday, September 14
th when they travel to Bethany College. Game time is set for 4pm.Â
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The next home contest will be Wednesday, September 18
th at 4:00 PM against rival St. Vincent College.