Men’s Soccer Posts Fifth Victory of the Season
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Team Stats
Alma
| Game Statistics | Alma | Wittenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (1) | 21 (11) |
| Saves | 8 | 1 |
| Fouls | 6 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
Springfield, OH - Wittenberg Men's Soccer added another statement win, shutting out Alma, 4-0, at Edwards-Maurer Field on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The Tigers did not waste much time finding the back of the net, striking twice in the first half before adding two more goals after the break to lock in another shutout this season. Through seven games, Wittenberg has outscored its opponents, 15-2, while recording five shutouts.
Wittenberg controlled the tempo throughout, outshooting Alma heavily while keeping pressure on both ends of the field. The Tigers had nine shots in the first half, while Alma only had three. The Tigers shot 12 more times on goal in the second half, while Alma only attempted once.
A key first-half breakthrough came from Asher Donahue (Muncie, IN / Burris Laboratory School), assisted by Collin LaVeck (Carroll, OH / Bloom-Carroll). Witt's next goal happened 20 minutes later on a boot by Cameron Corey (Lancaster, OH / Amanda-Clearcreek).
After the intermission, Donahue added another tally to the score on a setup by Ian Sergent (Versailles, Kentucky / Woodford County). The Tigers' final goal was off a miscue by Alma's goalkeeper. By the final whistle, Wittenberg had compiled over 20 shots compared to single digits for Alma, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive discipline. With the victory, the Tigers' record is now 5-0-2, surpassing last season's win total.
Team Comparison
- Wittenberg had 21 shots, one corner kick, one save, and eight fouls.
- Alma had four shots, two corner kicks, eight saves, and six fouls.
Team Leaders
- Donahue had five shots on goal, two goals scored.
- LaVeck had two shots on goal and one assist.
- Corey had one goal along with three shots, two being on goal.
Up Next
The Tigers will be back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 23, when they host Transylvania for a 7 p.m. match.
Written By: Olivia Witman