Skyhawks fall to Flames in season opener

LAKELAND, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2022) – The Point University men's soccer team opened its 2022 campaign Saturday night in Lakeland, Fla., in a nonconference matchup against Southeastern University and fell 5-2.  

The Skyhawks quickly found themselves down 3-0, as the Flames jumped on the scoreboard first and did not let off the gas. After trailing by three going into the half, a goal by Max Paul Busnel put Point on the scoreboard just eleven seconds into the second half. Nine minutes later, another goal by Busnel brought the game within one, making the score 3-2. The Skyhawks were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, and Southeastern tacked on two more goals.

Point took five shots, with three on goal. Busnel scored Point's only goals off three shots. David Cho and Fabian Saborio each recorded an assist. Simon Niksch recorded five saves.  

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The Skyhawks return to action on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. in River Bowl Stadium for their home opener against Keiser University.