Canton, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange Men's Soccer Team opened the 2024 season with a match against the rival, Culver-Stockton Wildcats. HLGU struck first with a goal off the foot of Henry Munoz in the 27^th minute, but the Wildcats would strike back with the equalizer from Ruben Reinertsen in the 31^st minute. Neither team would find the back of the net again, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The Trojans will hit the road again on Saturday, August 24, to take on Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri at 1 pm.

MATCH VITALS

·       Score: Hannibal-LaGrange tie Culver-Stockton 1-1

·       Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (0-0-1) | Culver-Stockton (0-0-1)

·       Location: Poulton Staduim | Culver-Stockton College | Canton, MO

 SCORING SUMMARY

·       27' | Henry Munoz (HLGU) unassisted

·       31' | Ruben Reinertsen (C-SC) assisted by Layne Helvey and Gino Buffa

 INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

·       The Trojans finished with ten total shots, six in the first half, and four in the second. Six of those ten shots landed on goal.

·       The Wildcats finished the match with seven shots, but did not force HLGU goalkeeper, Sergio Arenas, to work with only two shots on net.

·       In total, there were 33 fouls in the match, 20 on HLGU and 13 called on Culver-Stockton.

·       In a physical game, there were 12 total cards, seven issued to the Trojans and five to the Wildcats.