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Michael Hurley shoots and scores the first goal of the Milligan versus Union game Sept. 10. |
Photo by Jason Harville |
Soccer teams score more wins
The Lady Buffs soccer team upset 25th
ranked Tiffin University with a 4-2 win on Saturday afternoon.
Bianca Spoto scored an early goal to give Milligan a
1-0 lead. Goalie Abby Armstrong rejected four scoring attempts by the Tiffin
women to help give the lady Buffs a 1-0 advantage going into half time.
“We practiced hard on getting behind the ball and
staying compact,” Armstrong said. “And once we realized we had the
upper-hand we attacked and scored.”
Spoto
returned in the second half to score two additional goals, each one scored
from a direct kick penalty. Salem Wood added the fourth goal late in the half
to secure the lead and win for the Buffs.
The Lady Buffs continue with a record of 5-1 overall.
Union College handed the Milligan men their first
loss of the season on Tuesday night. The teams were tied at half time.
Milligan added one more goal in the second half, but Union scored three more
goals, ending the game in a 4-2 loss for the Buffs.
“They took advantage of the chances they had to
score,” said Alex Kimani. “We
had more chances than them but we didn’t utilize
them and convert them to goals.”
Freshman Michael Hurley and sophomore Ryan Boggs gave
Milligan their only two goals of the game.
The men’s team is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the conference.