Mandi Mooney
Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2005
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Above:
Sophomore Niikotey Ashie shoots past Harris Stowe’s goalie to give the
Buffs a 3-0 lead in the first half.
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Above: Junior David Lily dribbles down the field at the first home game against Harris Stowe College.-Photos by Jason Spencer |
The Milligan College men’s soccer team swept Harris Stowe College (Mo.) 6-0 Tuesday night to open the home soccer season.
The Buffs gained the lead early when junior David Lilly scored only four minutes
into the first half. Five minutes later sophomore Kyle Wilcox kicked in another
goal to bring the score to 2-0.
For the majority of the first half Milligan spent its time on the offensive side
of the field as the team attempted to further its lead. Harris Stowe finally
acquired control of the ball and headed down the field at the 14-minute mark.
However, the Buffs quickly recovered control and sophomore Niikotey Ashie
scored.
The score remained at 3-0 for the rest of the half as each of Milligan’s
attempts on goal was blocked by Harris Stowe’s goalkeeper Josh Malone.
The second half started off just like the first when sophomore Lee Schweizer
scored after four minutes of play. Milligan’s final two goals were added by
sophomore Josh Stephens and Lilly.
The win, Milligan’s first of the season, brought the team’s record to 1-1. On
their home field the Buffs will face Lee University tonight and No. 3 ranked
Berry College tomorrow.