Elsah, ILL. -- Principia loses on an overtime penalty kick to #1 seeded Spalding University. Principia laid everything on the line in this important conference match up. The Golden Eagles scored first in the 19
th minute of the game. The Panther's
Kaleb Keller answered two minutes later with the help from a
Jack Rogers assist. Keller then scored again in the 42
nd minute to give the Panthers the lead. Principia would lead the game through halftime and through the majority of the second half. Spalding tied the game in the 71
st minute. The Panthers relentlessly continued to apply pressure on Spalding's defense and outshot Spalding 14 to 5 on the day. Despite the dominance in the attack, Principia ended up losing the game in the first overtime when a PK was awarded to and converted by Spalding.
By the Numbers:
This is Keller's 6
th game this season where he has scored 2 or more goals.
They Said It:
"We have a great team and have proven we can be a top team in this Conference. I am very proud of our team for their effort, their unity and their fighting spirit. We are creating great chances and dominating defensively. The most important thing for us to do is to stick to our game and sharpen our focus and desire"
- Coach
Jess Semnacher
Next Up:
The Panther's take on the Westminster Blue Jays, Tuesday @ 7:00 PM in Fulton, MO.
