(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – The Wilson men's soccer team faced off against United East Skye Division opponent Rosemont College on Wednesday afternoon. While the Phoenix tied the game in the last 10 minutes, the Ravens netted the final goal moments later to secure the win.
The Basics
Score: Wilson 1, Rosemont 2
Venue: Kris's Meadow
Records: Wilson 2-10-2, 1-3-1 Skye; Rosemont 7-4-1, 3-0-1 Skye
How It Happened
- The Phoenix offense kept steady pressure on Rosemont's defense at the start of the game. Four shots were taken as the Phoenix tried to find the back of the net in the early minutes of the half. Rosemont fired back as they found their way past Wilson's defense to match the Phoenix with four shots in the first 10 minutes.
- The Phoenix and Ravens were scoreless for 73 minutes until Max Hawk found the back of the net to break the stalemate. The Phoenix did not let it slide, however, as Brian Mulholland (So., Oracle,Ariz. / Canyon del Oro) broke through the defense and netted the tying goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately for the Blue and White, the celebration turned to hearbreak just four minutes later as the Ravens' Aiden Sommers landed the game winning goal to settle the final score at 2-1.
Inside The Numbers
- Logan Neves (Fy., Fredericksburg, Va. / Colonial Forge) had four saves that helped keep the Phoenix in the match.
- The Ravens outshot the Phoenix 14-8, but shots on goal were a bit more even at 6-4 in favor of Rosemont.
- Six Phoenix players found their way past Rosemont's defense to shoot in the back-and-forth match. Dylan Youmans (Sr., Westminster, Md. / South Carroll) and Bryson Curtis (FY, Fairfax, Va. / Oakton) both had a pair of shots to lead the team.
Up Next
The Phoenix will return to the pitch to compete against the Saint Elizabeth Eagles and celebrate their 2024 seniors this Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
