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Posted: Nov 07, 2023
The Bulldogs fall short in the AAC semifinals
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Tennessee Wesleyan
(11-3-5, 9-1-3)
5
AT
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Union (KY)
(15-2-2, 11-1-2)
1
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
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Tennessee Wesleyan (11-3-5, 9-1-3) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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Union (KY) (15-2-2, 11-1-2) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Scoring Summary
1st
- 3:06 -
Kuda Nhiwatiwa
(Tennessee Wesleyan)
1st
- 4:31 -
Grant Barron
(Tennessee Wesleyan)
1st
- 38:20 -
Wynand Wessels
(Tennessee Wesleyan)
1st
- 42:58 -
David Tayau
(Tennessee Wesleyan)
2nd
- 54:32 -
Asuka Kaneda
(Union (KY))
2nd
- 86:09 -
Jarimyah Cook
(Tennessee Wesleyan)
Game Leaders
Tennessee Wesleyan
G:
5 Players
(#4,
#8,
#12,
#17,
#18)
- 1
A:
3 Players
(#5,
#18,
#22)
- 1
Sh:
Grant Barron
- 3
Sv:
N/A
Team Stats
Game Statistics | Tennessee Wesleyan | Union (KY) |
---|---|---|
Shots (on goal) | 10 (6) | 8 (1) |
Saves | 0 | 1 |
Fouls | 6 | 9 |
Corner Kicks | 4 | 3 |
Offsides | 1 | 1 |
Barbourville, Ky. – The No. 2 seeded Union College men's soccer team hosted No. 3 Tennessee Wesleyan in the semifinals of the AAC Tournament on Tuesday night.
Tennessee Wesleyan jumped out to a 2-0 lead as it scored two goals within the opening five minutes. The TWU lead would be extended later in the half as Tennessee Wesleyan led 4-0 at halftime.
Union's Asuka Kaneda scored a goal in the 54th minute off an assist by Patrick Taylor, but Tennessee Wesleyan won the game 5-1. Following tonight's matchup, Union is 15-2-2 this season. Tennessee Wesleyan is 11-3-5.
The AAC finals will feature No. 1 Milligan and No. 3 Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday, Nov. 11. Union now awaits the release of the NAIA Tournament Bracket.