‘Dons Surrender Only Two SOG But Fall 1-0 to Bradley

Saturday, August 31

Peoria, Ill.

4 PM ET

Purdue Fort Wayne

1-2-0, 0-0-0

Bradley

3-1-0, 0-0-0

Purdue Fort Wayne

Bradley

Photo by Clara Bush

‘Dons Surrender Only Two SOG But Fall 1-0 to Bradley

8/31/2024 6:18:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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PEORIA, Ill. – A goal in the 88^th minute was the difference in Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer's 1-0 loss at Missouri Valley Conference member Bradley on Saturday (Aug. 31) afternoon. The Mastodons gave up only two shots on goal in the contest.

Purdue Fort Wayne earned the vast majority of quality chances in the match. The 'Dons had two shots on goal in the first half. The best was a header by Andrew Hollenbach off a corner in the 15^th minute.

The 'Dons led 8-3 in shots in the second half. The visiting 'Dons nearly had a goal in the 79^th minute by Aidan Antcliff. In another chance earned off a corner kick, Antcliff's shot with his back to the goal was deflected by a Bradley defender's head just before entering the goal. The team save kept the game scoreless.

Bradley, who had gone 81 minutes without a shot on goal, took advantage in the 88^th minute on a goal by Mitch Coughlon. It stood as the difference.

The 'Dons finished the match with advantages in shots (12-6), shots on goal (6-2) and corners (8-1).

Purdue Fort Wayne is now 1-2-0. Bradley improves to 3-1. The 'Dons are at Marquette on Thursday.

~ Feel The Rumble ~