EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The Yellowjacket men's soccer team hit the road Friday to take on the No. 22-ranked team in the land, the Blugolds of UW-Eau Claire. Despite a heavy offensive attack from the Blugolds, the 'Jackets were able to fend off UWEC with a man down, leaving with a 0-0 draw.
Match Notes
- The 'Jackets saw 11 shots from UW-Eau Claire in the first half compared to their three. Throughout the match, Luke Lockman (Mequon, Wis./Homestead) came away with five saves after seeing 90 minutes in net.
- Orlando Fertleman (London, England/Aldenham) and Harvey McLoughlin (London, England/Highgate Woods) each fired two shots for Superior. Melvin Andersson (Kalmar, Sweden/Stagneliusskolan) and Bryce Boldt (Waupaca, Wis./Waupaca) accounted for the others among starters, while Jacob Steffes (Chaska, Minn./Chaska) had the other off the bench.
- UWEC's Noah Malcook and Tate McDermott led the offensive attack, logging five and four shots, respectively.
- Charlie Mroz finished with three saves for the Blugolds.
- Jacob Wyles (Watlington, Oxfordshire/FAB Academy), Rowan Wagner (McFarland, Wis./McFarland) and Seth Davidson (Sartell, Minn./Sartell) each played a full 90 minutes.
The 'Jackets are back in action Wednesday, playing their season-opening match against Gustavus Adolphus. The opening kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
