Men’s Soccer fall short despite Hat Trick

WEST POINT, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2022) - The Point University men's soccer team returned to the pitch for an Appalachian Athletic Conference matchup against Reinhart University Wednesday afternoon and fell 5-3.  

The Eagles did not waste time in the matchup as they took an early lead with a goal scored in the first two minutes. The Skyhawks did not back down from the adversity as Max Paul Busnel responded three minutes later with his own goal to tie the game 1-1. Both teams continued their fast start with their offensive attack as both teams took shots on goal. As the game neared halftime, Reinhardt took advantage of their offensive game plan with two scored goals to advance the lead 3-1. The Skyhawks were not able to respond as they went into the half down two points. 

Business picked up quickly in the second half as Busnel scored his second goal of the game in the first two minutes of the half to cut the deficit to 3-2. The Eagles continued their unfazed approach as they responded with a scored goal to bring the lead back to two points. Point continued to look for answers as the half went on, and Busnel answered the call with his third goal of the game with the Skyhawks now trailing 4-3. Nearing the final minute, Point looked for every way to tie the game in comeback fashion until the Eagles put the final nail in the coffin with a final goal to end the game 5-3. 

In the box 

Point took 13 shots total with 10 on goal. Tommy Eskew, Luca Ganio-Mego, Brandon Cervantes, Edvin Sundstrom, and Pablo Gamboa each took a shot on goal for the Skyhawks. Max Paul Busnel was the lone scorer for Point with a hat trick. Niels Van Gool tallied four saves for Point in the evening matchup. 

Up next 

The Skyhawks will have a quick turnaround game as they return to River Bowl stadium for an AAC matchup against Bryan College Friday, Sept. 30. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.