UPLAND, Ind. – The No. 22 ranked Spring Arbor University men's soccer team picked up the win in its Crossroads League opener Wednesday night, defeating Taylor University 1-0 Turner Stadium in Upland, Indiana. 

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: No. 22 Spring Arbor 1, Taylor 0

LOCATION: Upland, Ind.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 7-3-0 (1-0-0 CL), Taylor 3-5-0 (0-1-0 CL)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Spring Arbor was in control the entire match despite not finding the back of the net until late.
• The Cougars recorded 12 shots in the first half, while holding the Trojans to zero, and added 13 more in the second.
• Senior Morris Kamara's goal in the 71st minute proved to be the difference maker. Michael Procopio delivered a corner kick to the back post where Alex Sokalski headed back in front to Kamara, who finished.
• Spring Arbor outshot Taylor 25-2 on the night and held a 5-0 advantage in corner kicks.
• Goalkeeper Zach Weidman made one save in the shutout.

QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH NATHAN MILLER

• "Our guys had a great performance today. They were outstanding from the opening whistle. Away games in the league are hard and Taylor played really well defensively. But, we created loads of chances that maybe on another night we run away 5-0."
• "We played with excellent intensity and had great performances all over the field."
• "It's one of nine though, every game is crucial. USF is next!"

UP NEXT

Spring Arbor travels to Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 29 to take on the University of Saint Francis (4-4-1, 1-0-0 CL) starting at noon.

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