MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Delta State men's soccer team opened the 2016 campaign with a 5-1 win over Embry-Riddle University on Sept. 1, at Signaigo Field in Memphis, Tenn.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Delta State 5 | Embry-Riddle 1
Records: Embry-Riddle (0-1) | Delta State (1-0)
Location: Signaigo Field | Memphis, Tenn.
Series: This was the first meeting between the two schools.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Embry-Riddle opened scoring in the second minute with a goal from Shane Butler.
- Junior Ashley Walker got the offense going, scoring the first goal for the Statesmen in the 27th minute to even the score at 1-1.
- At the 32nd minute mark, Andrew Aur scored Delta State's second goal to double the lead 2-1.
- Senior Philip Dublin opened scoring in the second half with a header from a cross by Peyton Marter making the score 3-1.
- Towards the end of the second half, Ricardo Filho provided the fourth goal from a Connor Hogg assist.
- Freshmen Zachary Breaux finished the scoring in the 90th minute, giving DSU its fifth goal of the game, off an intercepted back pass to the keeper.
STAT OF THE GAME:
- Delta State scored three of its five goals in the second half.
BEYOND THE NUMBERS:
- This marks the first ever season opener win for the Statesmen in their 12 years.
- Also marks the most goals scored by the Statesmen in a season opener.
- Aur's goal in the first half marks the third of his career.
- Dublin's goal in the second half was the first of his career.
- Filho also recorded his fourth goal as a Statesman.
- Breaux made his first appearance and recorded his first goal of his career.
UP NEXT:
The Statesmen play Maryville, for a non-conference matchup in Memphis, Tenn. on Sept. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Signaigo Field.
