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Photo taken by Nathaly Villalobos
Photo taken by Nathaly Villalobos
Posted: Sep 12, 2021

Skyhawks come up short in AAC opener

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LAURINBURG, N.C. (Sept. 12, 2021) – The Point University men's soccer team traveled to Laurinburg, North Carolina, Sunday afternoon to face the Knights of St. Andrews University in its Appalachian Athletic Conference opener and fell to the Knights 1-0.

St. Andrews connected for the only goal of the game off a free kick in the 38th minute. The Knights outshot the Skyhawks 8-to-4 in the first half, but the Skyhawks fought to get on the board in the second half, outshooting SAU 7-to-3.

Jeronimo Leguizamon led Point's goal attempts with six shots, two on frame. Julio Gomes made five saves in defensive efforts. 

With Sunday's loss, the Skyhawks fall to 0-1-1 overall and 0-1 in AAC play.

Up next, the Skyhawks travel to AAC in-state foe Truett McConnell on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Skyhawks will return home on Saturday, Sept. 18, to host Milligan at 7:30 p.m.