Burlington, IA. -- Principia Men's Soccer battled to beat Iowa Wesleyan 3-0 on the road. The Panthers came out ready to meet the Tigers in an intense match and close conference match-up. Both team's defenses found ways to neutralize the other team throughout the game. Despite the Tigers outshooting the Panthers 14-11 the Panthers strikes proved to be more lethal.
Kaleb Keller's game winning goal was on a PK that was earned by freshman
Cole Heinbaugh who was taken down in the box in the 36
th minute. Freshman
EG Pierce scored an insurance goal late in the second half in the 79
yh minute off a corner kick from a Keller service. Two minutes later, Keller scored a third goal from a through ball from
Kaden Keller to seal the game. David McLeod-Warrick had two saves and is credited with a shutout.
By the Numbers:
Goal Keeper, David McLeod- Warrick, has two shutouts in three conference games.
That's a First:
EG Pierce's goal was the first of his college career.
They Said It:
"Today was a great demonstration of solid team defense and some great individual efforts on offense. The key to the game was our intensity and focus. We were ready to play from minute one and battled for the whole game. I am proud of the team for staying mentally tough and performing under pressure."
–Coach Semnacher
Next Up:
Principia Men's Soccer plays Eureka at 7:15 pm on Tuesday night.
