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HPU VS ETSU
2
Winner East Tennessee State ETS (3-3-0, 0-0-0)
0
High Point HPU (3-4-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
East Tennessee State ETS
(3-3-0, 0-0-0)
2
Final
0
High Point HPU
(3-4-0, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
East Tennessee State ETS 2 0 2
High Point HPU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Panthers Drop Contest to ETSU

  • Tonight's game against ETSU marked the last non-conference game before Big South Conference play starts next week.
  • The Panthers outshot the Bucs 17 to 13. ETSU had 8 shots on goal while HPU had 4 shots on goal.

 

High Point, NC- The Panthers wrapped up their opening non-conference slate before Big South Conference play gets started next week, with a game against ETSU. ETSU won 2-0. The Panthers recorded more shots then ETSU with 17 to their 13, However ETSU had 8 shots on goal while HPU had 4.

"ETSU deserved the result tonight." Head Coach Zach Haines said. "They outworked us and took advantage of their opportunities. We didn't bring the elements of the game that always have to be there to compete at the highest level. We will learn from it, move on, and we will be better for it as we look to conference play next weekend."

The Bucs applied offensive pressure early scoring in the first ten minutes of the game with their first goal being scored in the 5th minute. In the 20th minute, ETSU would add to their lead going up 2-0. Both goals were scored by Hauk Andreas.

The Panther defense performed well in the second half, shutting out ETSU in the last 45 minutes of the game. This effort was led by redshirt senior goalkeeper Keegan Meyer. Keegan recorded a game-high 6 saves in the contest. Meyer's performance was highlighted by a save that came in the 59th minute. Meyer came out to stop a breakaway opportunity for ETSU's Annestad, Meyer dove out in front of the ball and partially blocked it. The ball bounced back to Annestad who went to shoot again with Meyer now out of position, Meyer slid in and eliminated the ETSU scoring opportunity.

High Point was led in shots by sophomore Alessandro Sobacchi with 3 shots. Ilias Kosmidis, Alex Abril, and Siggi Benonysson each added 2 shots as well, each had a shot on goal. Brady Francher also had a shot on goal.

Up Next:

The Panthers now prepare for Big South Conference play with the Winthrop Eagles set to travel to Vert Stadium for a matchup against High Point next Saturday, September 28th at 7 PM.  

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