BOX SCORE
SEASON STATS
Score: Fort Lewis 2 West Texas A&M 0
Records: Fort Lewis (1-2-0) West Texas A&M (1-2-0)
Location: Durango, Colo.
DURANGO, Colo. – West Texas A&M men's soccer allowed two goals in the last ten minutes to Fort Lewis in its 2-0 loss on Friday afternoon. The loss drops the Buffs record to 1-2-0 and 2-5-1 all-time against FLC in Durango.WT was unable to find any rhythm on offense and failed to score for the first time this season.
In a match that featured spectacular saves and hard-nosed defense, the Buffs were unable to penetrate the Skyhawk defense. FLC outshot WT, 18-9, with 10 of those shots coming in the second half. Alex Tillbery broke the scoreless draw in the 81
st minute when he found space in the final third. His shot from 10 yards out would prove to be the game-winner. The Buffs pushed for an equalizer but in the process gave up another goal. In the 85
th minute, Laurin Welland dribbled past the WT defense and slotted the ball in the back of the net from 15 yards out for his second of the season.
TURNING POINTIn the 81
st minute, Alex Tillbery found space in the final third and placed his shot from 10 yards out in the back of the net. Lauring Welland added an insurance goal in the 85
th minute.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS- Patick Satorie made a match-high five saves.
- The Buffs had eight different players with one shot, but only
Conrod Goulbourne, Tom Vickers and
Fraser Barlow had shots on goal.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE- The Buffs were outshot 10-4 in the second half.
- With five saves,
Patrick Satorie now has 69 total saves for his career. That is the eighth-most in school history.
- The Buffs played a total of 22 players compared to the 13 used by FLC.
NEWS & NOTES- The Buffs last lost by two goals in match on Nov. 6, 2014 against Lubbock Christian, 2-0.
- With the victory, FLC now holds a 12-8-1 advantage in the all-time series.
- In the loss, the Buffs now hold an all-time record of 45-24-7 against schools in the RMAC.
UP NEXTThe Buffs will now face Colorado Mesa on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Grand Junction, Colo. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
