LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. (April 22, 2021) - (RV) St. Thomas University (STU) Men's Soccer (12-5) upset No. 5 Dalton State University in the semi-final round of the NAIA Opening Round, advancing to the Lawrenceville Bracket Championship Game, with a 4-1 victory over the Roadrunners.
.Bobcat Starters
Game Notes
- Domber capped off an aggressive attack by the Bobcats; finishing a goal, with an assist from Bode, to give the Bobcats a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
- Domber found the back of the net after a cross from the right-side off of Bode's boot.
- Collazo missed an opportunity in the 29th minute, missing high over the net.
- The Bobcat defense limited DSC to just two shots in the first half.
- Bode took two consecutive shots on goal and finished the second chance to extend the St. Thomas lead to 2-0.
- Landaburu added an assist, passing the ball from the center to the left side of the field as Bode finished the opportunity.
- STU added a third goal in the 76th minute, as Bolger put the score at 3-0.
- Stalin-Munoz found Bolger on a breakaway, and Bolger finished the scoring chance.
- Tolcachier sealed the victory with an unassisted goal, beating the defender and putting the score at 4-0.
- Dalton State avoided a shutout with a goal in the 82nd minute.
- STU earned the program's second win against Dalton State in program history, the first since 2017.
- Acerbi totaled two saves in the win for STU.
MVBobcats
Upcoming
The fourth-seeded Bobcats take on Milligan University (TN.) in the Lawrenceville Bracket Championship Game on Saturday, April 24, at 2 p.m. Winner advances to the NAIA National Championship Bracket.
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