Elsah, ILL. -- Principia Men's Soccer hosted Fontbonne University for the last game of the regular season. Coming into the game Principia had already secured a spot in the SLIAC playoffs and this game would determine who and where the first game of playoffs was played.
Principia would also be honoring their five seniors for their last home game.
Early on in the game The Panthers came out a little out of sync and had to defend Fontbonne's dangerous attack. After about 20 minutes they were able to settle into the game and began to take control with solid possession. In the 32nd minute
Kaleb Keller made a speedy run and got in on the keeper. He managed to get a shot off that was barely deflected to the back side of goal where senior Zeke Oullette nearly put in the back of the net but unfortunately was thwarted by a Fontbonne defender. This would be the best chance Prin had of scoring and unfortunately gave up a sloppy second half goal to lose the game 1-0.
Principia will play at Soccer Park in Fenton, MO versus Webster University for the first playoff game. Principia and Webster tied 1-1 in their previous meeting this season.
Good to know:
We celebrated the commitment and dedication of five seniors today. They all have contributed to Principia soccer for four years and we would like to thank them for their hard work. Thank you Zeke, Pierson, Akimie, Matt, and Briggs!
Also this is the first time since 2010 that Men's Soccer has made the SLIAC Playoffs.
Up Next:
The Panthers will play on Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00 pm versus Webster University at the Soccer Park in Fenton, MO.
