NEWBERRY, SC – Men's Soccer falls 3-0 to #11 Coker University
OVERVIEW: COKER UNIVERSITY VS NEWBERRY COLLEGE
SCORE: Coker Cobras 3, Newberry Wolves 0
RECORDS: Coker (10-1), Newberry (2-6-1)
LOCATION: Smith Road Complex – Newberry, SC
RECAP: Newberry Men's Soccer faced a tough challenge against #11 Coker University, falling 3-0 in a hard-fought match. Despite a resilient defensive effort, Newberry was unable to keep Coker's attack at bay. Coker scored once in the first half and added two more goals in the second, securing their victory.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
-
The beginning of this scrappy matchup started with an early first half goal from the Cobras at 1'.
-
8 more first half shots from the Cobras kept their momentum high, but the Wolves defense and keeper Jacob Cotton denied each attempt.
-
A Wolves own goal at the start of the second half (53') added to the Cobras lead, 2-0.
-
In the 69' the Cobras were able to add another goal to the board, assisted from a free kick, 3-0.
-
The Wolves clawed away, but the Coker defensive front was too resilient and let nothing go by.
-
The Cobras closed out the match with a 3-0 shutout victory.
GAME STATS:
-
Shots: Newberry 3 (1), Coker 16 (4)
-
Saves: Newberry 2, Coker 1
-
Corners: Newberry 0, Coker 4
-
Fouls: Newberry 8, Coker 8
The Wolves will play their next match at Wingate on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30pm