PULASKI, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's soccer squad scored a goal in each half in an action packed SSAC match winning 2-1 over Point on Thursday.  

UT Southern (6-3-1, 1-2-1) took the early lead in the 11^th minute. Rostand Essomba buried a shot into the net from the Carlos Diogo pass. Four minutes later, Point (0-7, 0-4) would level the match at one. The Firehawks led in shots at the half 7-5.

In the second half, both teams continued a torrid physical match. UT Southern would be awarded a penalty in the 59^th minute. Carlos Galan would rocket the ball past the Skyhawk keeper to net the eventual game winner. Things began to get feisty in the 61^st minute, that began a stretch of five yellow cards, one was a second yellow that led to ejection. The Skyhawks had a couple chances to square up the match, but playing a man down proved difficult. UT Southern would lead in shots 25-9 and hold an 8-1 shot on goal margin.

Michael Anderson (1-0) would allow one goal in a complete game effort.

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The Firehawks will host #18 Life at Grissom Pitch on Thursday, October 5. The SSAC match will kickoff at 5:30 p.m.

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