CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Delta State men's soccer team scored four second half goals to record a 5-0 victory over Auburn University Montgomery, in its home opener on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Delta Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Delta State 5 | Auburn-Montgomery 0
Records: Auburn-Montgomery (2-2) | Delta State (2-1)
Location: Delta Field | Cleveland, Miss.
Series: This was the first meeting between the two schools.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
STAT OF THE GAME:
- Delta State scored four of its five goals in the second half.
BEYOND THE NUMBERS:
- This marks the first win in the home opener for the Statesmen since 2008.
- The five goals tied for the most goals scored by the Statesmen in a home opener since the 2008 season.
- Filho's goal in the first half marks the fourth for this season, and seventh of his career.
- Aur's goal in the second half marks the fourth of his career.
- Hollier's goal in the second half was the first of this season and the fifth of his career.
- Rhodes recorded his first goal as a Statesman.
- Breaux made his second appearance and recorded the second goal of his career.
- Harvey Stevens recorded his first clean sheet of the season.
UP NEXT:
The Statesmen play Harding, for a non-conference matchup in Searcy, Ark. on Sept. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
