(Upland, IN) The men's soccer team began their 2019 season on the road with a trip to Upland, IN. The Cardinals faced Taylor University looking to avenge a 2018 2-1 defeat to the Trojans. The Cardinals struck first but three unanswered goals for the Trojans led to a 3-1 victory.
Austin Corona (JR/Livonia, MI) scored the Cardinals first goal of the season with a low strike from the middle of the field that snuck by the Trojan goalkeeper. The goal occurred 10 minutes into the game giving the Cardinals the lead for much of the first half. The Trojans tied the game with a free kick goal just before half time.
Much of the second half remained tied until Paul McBride scored his second goal of the game to give the Cardinals the lead for good. McBride's shot was deflected and found the back of the net in the 75th minute.
The Trojans added another goals with just under 10 minutes left making the final score 3-1.
Anthony Tucker (SR/Canton, MI) and Austin Corona paced the Cardinals attack with three goals each.
Spencer Ward (SR/Rochester, MI) started in goal with Marino Moraccini (SR/Shelby Township, MI) playing the second half
The Cardinals will return to action next Saturday, August 24th as they travel to Robert Morris University for a 5pm start.
