Wingate, N.C.----The Francis Marion University scored in the 75th minute Wednesday night en route to a 1-0 victory at Wingate University in NCAA Division II men's soccer action at Pride Park. The Patriots improve to 3-1-1 on the season, while the 'Dogs fall to 2-2 overall.
KEY STATS
- The Patriots out-shot the Bulldogs 20-5
- FMU held an 8-1 edge in shots on goal
- Francis Marion took six of the nine corner kicks
- The 'Dogs were called for 15 of the 28 fouls
- Wingate received two of the three yellow cards on the night
KEY BULLDOGS
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Luka Kaljevic put a shot on goal for Wingate
- Four other Bulldogs registered a shot on the night
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Cole Freeman piled up seven saves
FIRST HALF
- Francis Marion took all 10 shots in the opening 45 minutes
- Freeman registered five saves to keep the Patriots off the board
SECOND HALF
- The Patriots got on the board with just over 15 minutes left in the contest
- Lucas Vila scored off a Jose Coutinho assist to give FMU a 1-0 lead
- Kaljevic put a shot on frame in the 85th minute, but it was turned away by the FMU keeper
UP NEXT
- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to Middle Georgia State for a 7 p.m. start
