Mahlmeister Lifts ‘Dons to 3-1 Win at UAB

Wednesday, October 11

Birmingham, Ala.

8 PM ET

Purdue Fort Wayne

6-4-1, 3-2-0

UAB

0-8-4, 0-4-1

Purdue Fort Wayne

UAB

Seth Mahlmeister

10/11/2023 10:27:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Seth Mahlmeister had a role in all three of Purdue Fort Wayne's goals on Wednesday (Oct. 11) evening in a 3-1 non-league men's soccer victory at UAB.

Mahlmeister scored the first two goals and then assisted on the third goal.

He put the 'Dons up 1-0 with a tally in the ninth minute. The goal was assisted by Soshi Fujioka and Marc Rodriguez. Mahlmeister took a pass and seemed to volley the ball to himself at the penalty kick spot. He sent a bouncing shot just inside the left post.

UAB tied it at one just before the end of the first half. It stayed 1-1 until Mahlmeister scored in the 71^st minute. Joel Opoku's shot was saved by the UAB goalkeeper charging out of his box. But he couldn't control the rebound and the ball bounced to Mahlmeister who didn't miss the opportunity to take the lead with his seventh goal of the season.

The 'Dons put it away for good in the 80^th minute. Mahlmeister had the ball deep in the box and as the defense converged on him passed it to Dakota Hart, who was only about 15 feet away. Hart put the ball in the back of the net for his first collegiate goal. Mahlmeister earned the assist on the score.

Purdue Fort Wayne held a 6-3 edge in shots on goal. Danny Salazar made a pair of saves for the 'Dons.

Purdue Fort Wayne improves to 6-4-1. UAB falls to 0-8-4. The 'Dons return to Horizon League play on Saturday at Detroit Mercy.

~ Feel The Rumble ~