The Purdue Northwest men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory on Tuesday night at Saint Xavier in their final non-conference tune-up before GLIAC play officialy begins.
The Basics
- Records: PNW (3-0-2), Saint Xavier (2-1-4)
- Location: Deaton Field - Chicago, Ill.
- Attendance: 100
Inside The Numbers
- Senior Hugo Lorenzo (Madrid, Spain/Guzman el Bueno (William Penn)) led the Pride scoring the lone goal of the game.
- Senior Jacob Battista (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia/Dt Kevin's College (Viterbo University)) added three shots with all of them on goal.
- Graduate Eligh Williams (Gympie, Queensland, Australia/The Southport School) played all 90 minutes in goal for Purdue Northwest and secured a five saves.
- Fernando Barragan led Saint Xavier with four shots.
- Andrea Scapola played all 90 minutes in net for the Cougars and notched three saves.
The Breakdown
- The Pride took the early lead in the ninth minute off a Lorenzo to go up 1-0.
- The Purdue Northwest defense held strong once again to pitch a shutout and earn the win.
Up Next
- The Pride next return to home action when they begin GLIAC action and host Parkside on Sunday, September 17. Kick-off is set for 2:00 p.m. central time at Dowling Park and Pepsi Field.
