Clayton, MO. -- Principia Men's Soccer conceded their first conference loss of the season in a hard-fought test against the Griffins. Principia created multiple chances in the first half, with shots coming from
Kaleb Keller,
George Agai, and Cam Sellers. Fontbonne found the deciding goal with 30 seconds remaining in the first half.
Principia controlled most of the second half, earning eight corner kicks and putting several shots on the Fontbonne goal. Jack Rogers was a standout player for Principia, working hard in defense to win crucial tackles and inventing chances with skillful passing. Mwesa Mulonda played an important second half in the middle of the field and Caelen Koolman played an outstanding game at left back. David McLeod-Warrick, captain and goalkeeper, had 4 saves in the game, despite being red-carded in the 89th minute on a technicality. David had this to say on the team's performance, "We fought hard but came up short. We will get them next time will play them. We played with more heart and I am very proud of the team for putting in everything and having each others' backs."
Key Moment:
Jack Rogers crunching slide tackle with 20 minutes left in the game to lift the team.
Up Next:
PCMS plays Webster at home this Saturday at 3:00 PM.
