(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Wilmington College men's soccer team dropped a tough 2-1 decision at Capital University tonight. The Comets took a two-goal lead 59 minutes into the game, and that was enough as the Quakers couldn't complete the comeback.
This moves Wilmington to 11-2-3 overall this season and 4-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) as they look to get back on track at home Saturday against John Carroll.
Capital scored their first goal of the game nine minutes into the contest and would hold that 1-0 lead going into halftime. The Quakers took nine shots during the first 45 minutes of play.
The Comets doubled their lead in the 59th minute on a Brennan Hesse tally, making it 2-0. The Quakers goal came in the 60th minute.
Kaden Young sent a pass to
Randy Harris near the box. Harris drew the goalkeeper out of the net before sending a left footed pass to
Parker Burke, who was one on one with a defender and beat him for a goal right into the middle of the net.
The Quakers best chance to tie it came in the 85th minute on a penalty kick, but Burke's shot was saved, and this helped lead the Comets to the victory.
Notables
- Parker Burke scored his 21st goal of the season tonight, which sets the Quakers single season program record during their NCAA era (1991 to now). The all-time program record is 22 goals set in 1977.
- Burke took six shots in the game, with four on goal.
- Jordan Domoe had three shots for the Quakers, while Randy Harris, Connor Neidemire, and Jace Houck all took two shots.
- Kaden Young and Randy Harris were both credited with an assist on Burke's goal.
- Oliver Metz made three saves in goal for Wilmington.
- The Quakers took 18 shots and were outshot by the Comets, but they did have more shots on goal (seven to five).
What's Up Next
Wilmington hosts the John Carroll University Blue Streaks Saturday night in Williams Stadium at 7:00 P.M. for Senior Night.
The Quakers will be looking for their first win over John Carroll since the 2004 season.
