CLINTON, Miss. – The University of Montevallo men's soccer team defeated Mississippi Christian, 3-1, at Robert P. Longabaugh Field on Saturday in Gulf South Conference action.
Luis Billep opened the scoring for the Falcons in the 12th minute, finding the lower-right corner of the net off an assist from Nolan Peffer to give the Falcons a 1-0 lead. The Choctaws responded in the 18th minute when Hayden Mulrooney found the lower-left corner to even the score at 1-1 for the Choctaws. Both teams battled for the advantage, but Ian Palma put the Falcons back in front with a shot into the lower-right corner off an assist from Viktor Willems, giving Montevalloa 2-1 lead heading into halftime.
The teams continued to trade opportunities in the second half as both sides looked to gain an advantage. Mississippi Christian threatened to score, but goalkeeper Andre Etcheverry made a save on an attempt by Mulrooney to preserve the Falcons' lead. In the 75th minute, Willems sealed the victory with a goal off an assist from Joaquin Wladdimiro, securing a 3-1 win for Montevallo.
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Montevallo 3 | MC 1
Records: Montevallo 4-4-4 (3-1-3 GSC) | MC 3-5-3 (2-3-2 GSC)
Location: Robert P. Longabaugh Field | Clinton, MS
GAME NOTES
- The Falcons scored three goals off five shots.
- Etcheverry recorded three saves for Montevallo
- Ian Palama goal came in the 34th minute
- The Falcons maintained control throughout both halves to secure the road victory
UP NEXT: Montevallo will return to action Wednesday, Oct. 14, traveling to Livingston, Ala. to face West Alabama at 3:30 p.m.
