VERONA, Wis. – Four goals by four different Eagles gave Edgewood University a NACC Tournament Quarterfinal victory on Sunday. The top-seeded Eagles faced the eighth-seeded Stars of Dominican University at Edgewood University Field. The Eagles scored a pair of goals in both halves on Sunday for a 4-0 victory. A consistent attack, coupled with dynamic defense and the goalkeeping of Ezra Wallace gave Edgewood University their seventh clean sheet of the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Ryan Hardy put Edgewood University (11-5-3) on the board just 7:00 into the first half. A pass from Riley Kann just outside the box and the right foot of Hardy put the Eagles up 1-0.
- Arjun Kaushik and Stephen Kaster found Connor Gage in the box to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead over Dominican (5-6-5) in the 34th minute.
- The Eagles defense staved off 12 shots from the Stars in the first half on Sunday. Eagle goalkeeper Ezra Wallace made three saves in the first half to hold the visiting Stars scoreless.
- Kaushik found the back of the net in the 56th minute. Kaushik's goal assisted by Hardy put the Eagles up 3-0.
- In the 62nd minute, a free kick from Isaiah Stiebel stunned as it found the top woodwork and dropped down to give Edgewood University their fourth goal.
- In the end, the Stars outshot the Eagles just 19-18 on the afternoon. Edgewood University put seven shots on target, while Dominican recorded six shots on target.
TOP PERFORMERS
- Wallace claimed his fifth complete shutout of the season in net for the Eagles. The junior collected six saves.
- Kaushik and Hardy both recorded a goal and an assist.
- Cristian Torres-Gale recorded a team-high four shots on the afternoon.
THE OPPOSITION
- A trio of goalkeepers combined for three saves for Dominican. Roberto Navarro Mercado earned the start and collected two saves. Matt Newton posted a save in just nine minutes in net. Alexander Garcia recorded the remaining 11:37 in goal for the Stars.
- Tristen Banquil recorded eight shots for Dominican, putting four on target.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- For the third-straight season, the Eagles have won the NACC Tournament Quarterfinal at home and will host the NACC Tournament Semifinal.
- The Eagles now own a 3-3 record in the NACC Tournament under head coach Tim Bruner.
UP NEXT
- Edgewood University will host fifth-seeded Benedictine University on Wednesday, November 4. Action is set for 7:00 p.m. from Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park.
