The AU men’s soccer team defeated Bucknell University 1-0 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on Oct. 11 with a strong defensive effort, and they held the Bison to only six shots on net and three corner kicks.
“Back to front, front to back, the team was outstanding today,” head coach Todd West said. “Our defensive four along with midfielder Mark Plaisance played a terrific match.”
AU (8-3-2) put seven shots on net, but the only one that mattered was junior midfielder Liam Robley’s penalty kick goal in the 33rd minute.
“Liam was great all around today,” West said. “His addition to the lineup makes us more athletic in the center midfield and also lets Stephen Hauschild play up top where he has been huge.”
Junior goalkeeper Dylan Hobert registered six saves to escalate his season record to 8-3-2. He is currently tied for fourth in the Patriot League in total saves.
With the win, the Eagles even their Patriot League record at 2-2-0.
AU battles Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia on Oct. 14 before before returning to Reeves field on Oct. 18 for a face-off with Army at 1 p.m.
