VERONA, Wis. – The Edgewood University men's soccer offense opened Saturday's conference contest with a pair of goals in the first 16 minutes. The Eagles went on to claim a 4-1 win over Rockford University on Saturday afternoon. Four different players scored on Saturday, as the Eagles limited the Regents in NACC play.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Riley Kann didn't leave the Eagles waiting for a goal for long on Saturday afternoon, scoring in the fifth minute. Kann's header was assisted by Connor Gage and Nathan Despathy for an early 1-0 lead.
- Edgewood University (7-5-3, 7-1-1 NACC) extended their lead in the 16th minute, as Gage found Noah Shook for a 2-0 advantage.
- Rockford University (4-7-4, 1-5-3 NACC) scored their only goal of the afternoon in the 19th minute.
- At halftime, the Eagles carried a 2-1 lead, out shooting the Regents 21-4 in the opening 45 minutes.
- Gage finally found the back of the net on the afternoon in the 63rd minute, as Riley Kann dished out the assist on the Eagles third goal.
- Timmy Cole netted his first collegiate goal in the 65th minute, with an assist from Gage.
- In the end, the Eagles outshot the Regents 33-10 on the afternoon. The Regents were only allowed five shots on target.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Gage was consistent on Saturday, scoring once and adding three assists in just 55 minutes on the pitch.
- Kann scored once and dished out an assist.
- Griffin Meisterheim recorded the win in net for the Eagles, collecting three saves.
THE OPPOSITION
- Lane Mendoza netted the Regents only goal of the afternoon.
- Ian Jurgensen posted three shots, one on target.
- Wesley Pritzlaff posted 15 saves in net for the Regents.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Gage's five points on Saturday put him at 99 points in his career. The junior moves into second place in the Eagles record book for points. Gage only trails career-points leader Garrett Lee's 103 points from 2015-18.
- Gage also moves into second place in the books with 38 career goals.
- Edgewood University now owns an 18-6 record all-time versus the Regents.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will host Concordia University Chicago on Wednesday. Action is set for 7:00 p.m. from Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park.
