CLEVELAND, Miss. – After a late second half goal, the Delta State University men's soccer team fell to Christian Brothers University 2-1 on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Delta Field.
 
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:

Final: Delta State 1 | Christian Brothers 2
Records: Delta State (5-9, 1-6 GSC) | Christian Brothers (6-6, 2-5 GSC)
Location: Delta Field | Cleveland, Miss.
Series: CBU leads the series 15-3-1.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Ashley Walker opened scoring for the Statesmen early in the first half with a right-footed shot in the box from a low cross by Anthony Fernandez.
• Christian Brothers answered late in the first half when Xavi Lao scored on a ball sent through the middle from Robert Rainer.
• Late in the second half, the Buccaneers secured the win from a Brendan Bennett goal in the box off a Jake Barrett low cross.
• Jacob Hauenstein made his fourth start in goal for Delta State and saved three shots, allowing two goals.
• In goal for the Buccaneers, Viktor Hoestbo made his fourth start and allowed one goal.

 
STAT OF THE GAME:

• CBU outshot Delta State 5-4 in the first half, and 9-1 in the second half.

BEYOND THE NUMBERS:

• This marks the 19^th meeting between DSU and CBU since the series started in 2004.
• The Statesmen are 4-3 at home this season.
• DSU ranks fourth in points and fifth in goals in the GSC.
• Walker recorded his third goal of the season and ranks second on the team in goals scored.

 
UP NEXT:

The Statesmen travel to Shorter University for another conference matchup on Friday, Oct. 21. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Ben Brady Field.