The UIS men's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory against Quincy on Sunday, improving its record to 2-2-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the conference, while Quincy fell to 1-4-1 overall and 0-2-1 in league play.
"It was another game where we controlled possession and created opportunities in the first half," said Head Coach Graham Shaw. "Quincy was always a threat on the counterattack, but we stayed patient, and the goal finally came. It's been a good weekend, now we shift our focus to next week's game."
Game Recap
- UIS dominated possession in the first half, generating numerous chances with 13 shots compared to Quincy's three
- Quincy, though less aggressive offensively, still posed a threat and created their best opportunity in the 26th minute
- The second half saw UIS continue its pursuit for the game-winning goal. The Prairie Stars ramped up their efforts, registering seven shots, while the Hawks managed just two more on-target shots
- The breakthrough came in the 88th minute when Joey Fitzgerald received a well-placed pass from Corne Boshoff fired a shot past two defenders
- The UIS defense held strong throughout the match, effectively neutralizing Quincy's offensive attempts. Goalkeeper Joe Brudnak delivered another solid performance, registering three saves and earning a clean sheet
- Goals: Fitzgerald (88')
- Shots: UIS 20 (7 on goal), QU 9 (3 on goal)
- Saves: UIS 3 (Brudnak), QU 6 (Roke)
- Corner Kicks: UIS 5, QU 2
- Fouls: UIS 11, QU 21
UIS will return home to Kiwanis Stadium on Friday, Sept. 27 for their Homecoming game against Southwest Baptist. Following that, the Prairie Stars will host the Rockhurst Hawks on Sunday.