Hampden-Sydney, VA -- William Peace University men's soccer fell 2-0 to Hampden-Sydney. The Tigers would take a late 2-0 lead in the first half and would keep the Pacers off the board despite several good chances for WPU.
THE BASICS
- Final score: William Peace 2, Hampden-Sydney 0
- Records: William Peace (1-1), Hampden-Sydney (2-0)
- Location: Hampden-Sydney, VA
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Pacers would put several good chances up on goalkeeper Connor Kitson early in the first half, but Kitson would make key saves to keep the Pacers off the scoreboard. Late in the first half, the Tigers would find the back of the net with a goal from Michael Farmer, assisted by Justin Varela, to take a 1-0 lead. Less than a minute later, the Tigers would capitalize on a penalty kick, taken by Ben Beason, to take a 2-0 lead heading into halftime.
Josh Rutland,
TJ Hurd, and
Danny Alvarez would each get good chances in the first half, but Kitson would put up some good saves. The Pacers would get a few good opportunities in the second half, but Kitson would continue to be strong and the Tigers would come away with a 2-0 win.
PACER TOP PERFORMERS
FOR THE FOES
- Michael Farmer and Ben Beason each tallied a goal for Tigers, while Connor Kitson tallied 8 saves.
