Leguizamon's hat trick sends Point past Bluefield in season finale

WEST POINT, Ga. (Oct. 30, 2021) – For the second consecutive game, Jeronimo Leguizamon connected for a hat trick in the first 45 minutes of action, this time, to lead the Point University men's soccer team to a 4-1 victory over Bluefield University Saturday afternoon inside River Bowl Stadium.

Saturday's match concluded Point's regular-season schedule, as the Skyhawks enter postseason 9-5-1 and 8-5 in Appalachian Athletic Conference play.

Leguizamon finished the regular season with 22 goals, leading the AAC and setting a new school record for most goals scored in a season. His three goals sent the Skyhawks into the second half with a 3-0 lead before Tommy Eskew connected for his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Guus Wolters in the 59th minute.

Leguizamon's goals came in the 17th, 37th and 41st minutes of play.

Bluefield avoided the shutout after a corner kick led to a goal in the 81st minute.

Point outshot Bluefield 28-6 and 18-4 with shots on frame. Point forced Bluefield goalkeeper to make 11 saves.

"Today, we finished our regular season at home, and I was pleased with our discipline today to come and play our game," head coach Mark Wozniak said. "Bluefield is dangerous on set pieces and can always make it difficult. We closed out the game well, and overall I am pleased with how we played. We can now turn our attention to playoffs and use this week to get ready." 

With the conclusion of Point's regular-season schedule, the Skyhawks will now turn their attention to the AAC tournament. More details on the tournament will be coming soon.