Tigers Fall to Allegheny 2-1 in NCAC Battle

The Tigers were in a lengthy lightning delay ten minutes into the match, but when play resumed, the Tigers could not overcome a late first-half Allegheny goal.

Tigers Fall to Allegheny 2-1 in NCAC Battle
October 1, 2016
Box Score

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania- Wittenberg men's soccer looked to bounce back in NCAC play on Saturday, but mother nature, and the host Allegheny, had different plans. The Tigers were in a lengthy lightning delay ten minutes into the match, but when play resumed, the Tigers could not overcome a late first-half Allegheny goal. Wittenberg got on the board 48 seconds into the game, but the Gators were able to answer with a goal of there own a minute later. The Tigers trailed 2-1 after another Allegheny goal in the 15th minute, as the two teams would trade shots back in forth, as the second goal from Allegheny stood at the final horn. With the loss, the Tigers fall to 3-7 and 0-2 in NCAC play.

GAME NOTES

  • The Tigers quickest goal of the year came off of the foot of Samuel Archinal, as Alberto Gonzalez earned the assist for the red and white.  
  • The Tigers produced nine shots on goal in the loss, as Archinal led the Tigers with three.
  • Jack Snider served all 90 minutes in net for the Tigers, making five saves in the match.
  • As a team, the Tigers outshot the Gators 17-15, forcing the Gators goalie into eight saves.

UP NEXT

  • Wittenberg returns to action on October 8 against OWU in Springfield.
  • Match time is set for 7:30PM on Wittenberg's Homecoming.