Bolivar, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange Men's Soccer Team picked up its first win of the season against NCAA Division Two opponent, Southwest Baptist University on Saturday afternoon. Liam McAslan scored the opening goal in the 29^th minute to put HLGU up 1-0. In the 31^st minute, SBU gave up an own goal to make the score 2-0, and that is where the score would stay with the Trojans taking the 2-0 victory. Trojan goalkeeper, Sergio Arenas, recorded his first clean sheet of the year, with one save in the match. Next, HLGU will take on Saint Ambrose University on August 27, at 11 am, at the Hannibal High School field.

MATCH VITALS

·       Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Southwest Baptist 2-0

·       Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-0-1) | Southwest Baptist (0-0-0)

·       Location: SBU Soccer Field | Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO

 SCORING SUMMARY

·       29' | Liam McAslan (HLGU) unassisted

·       31' | Own Goal (HLGU)

 INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

·       The Trojans took five shots in the match, three landing on frame.

·       HLGU's defense was strong throughout the match, only allowing SBU one shot.

·       Fouls were even at nine apiece in the match.

·       The Bearcats made three saves, compared to one for HLGU.