Spring Break
Men's Soccer team results mixed, but spirits good
Andrew Veeder
Issue date: 10/23/08 Section: Sports
After beating Coastal Carolina and UNC-Asheville with identical 2-1 scores, the Runnin' Bulldogs lost to Georgia Southern Friday, 1-4. With the loss the Bulldogs now have a total record of 5-8, and a conference record of 4-1.
Newcomer Richard Gray was the only Bulldog to score in the bout against Georgia Southern. Gray was in a promising position during the first half.
Ryan Snodgrass, a senior on the team, assisted Gray's fourth goal of the season. After a well placed pass, Gray finished the deed, leveling the match at one.
The lone goal would be the first and last of the game for Gardner-Webb.
After halftime, the Eagles came out and took advantage of every opportunity that they were given.
Gardner-Webb's defense struggled with the ever-constant pressure being applied by the Eagles. Georgia Southern scored three more goals before the end of the second half.
Coach Tony Setzer is upbeat about the team despite the defeat.
"We are doing all right," he said. "I really believe in this group. They are great guys to work with.
"I would have liked to have had more positive results, but I'll take conference wins over nonconference wins any day. We are a bit unlucky not to be 8-5 rather than 5-8."
Against UNC-Asheville, the Bulldogs got off to a slow start, finding themselves down an early goal in the 12th minute. However, the early goal played to the advantage of Gardner-Webb, lighting a fire under the team.
Just 10 minutes later, senior Jarrett Jackson crossed a ball to Gerard Hefferon.
Hefferon, a redshirt junior, headed the ball past the keeper, to level the match at one goal each. After both teams had multiple chances to score again, the game remained tied at the break.
The first 10 minutes of the second half proved to be a strong start for the Bulldogs. That's when the 'Dawgs got off three shots on goal, kick-starting their offense. Receiving a pass from sophomore Adam Augruso, Miguel Pinzon worked his magic to put Gardner-Webb up 2-1. The goal is Pinzon's third of the season.
Once again, senior goalkeeper Dane Geraci proved to be too much for the competition. Geraci and the defense which he leads has had an excellent season, shutting out opponents and keeping them out of a offensive position.
Newcomer Richard Gray was the only Bulldog to score in the bout against Georgia Southern. Gray was in a promising position during the first half.
Ryan Snodgrass, a senior on the team, assisted Gray's fourth goal of the season. After a well placed pass, Gray finished the deed, leveling the match at one.
The lone goal would be the first and last of the game for Gardner-Webb.
After halftime, the Eagles came out and took advantage of every opportunity that they were given.
Gardner-Webb's defense struggled with the ever-constant pressure being applied by the Eagles. Georgia Southern scored three more goals before the end of the second half.
Coach Tony Setzer is upbeat about the team despite the defeat.
"We are doing all right," he said. "I really believe in this group. They are great guys to work with.
"I would have liked to have had more positive results, but I'll take conference wins over nonconference wins any day. We are a bit unlucky not to be 8-5 rather than 5-8."
Against UNC-Asheville, the Bulldogs got off to a slow start, finding themselves down an early goal in the 12th minute. However, the early goal played to the advantage of Gardner-Webb, lighting a fire under the team.
Just 10 minutes later, senior Jarrett Jackson crossed a ball to Gerard Hefferon.
Hefferon, a redshirt junior, headed the ball past the keeper, to level the match at one goal each. After both teams had multiple chances to score again, the game remained tied at the break.
The first 10 minutes of the second half proved to be a strong start for the Bulldogs. That's when the 'Dawgs got off three shots on goal, kick-starting their offense. Receiving a pass from sophomore Adam Augruso, Miguel Pinzon worked his magic to put Gardner-Webb up 2-1. The goal is Pinzon's third of the season.
Once again, senior goalkeeper Dane Geraci proved to be too much for the competition. Geraci and the defense which he leads has had an excellent season, shutting out opponents and keeping them out of a offensive position.
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