Mount Marty
| Game Statistics | Dakota Wesleyan | Mount Marty |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 8 (4) | 7 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 6 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
Yankton,S.D - The Tiger men's soccer team kicked off their conference season with a solid victory against GPAC rival Mount Marty Lancers. Venas Stani opened the scoring for the Tigers at the 15:59 mark, with an assist from Michael Kelly.
After Mount Marty equalized, Vladislav Burkov stepped up to score at 20:49, putting the Tigers ahead 2-1. The team held onto this lead for the remainder of the match, with strong defensive play.
In terms of statistics, the Tigers outshot the Lancers 8-7, with 4 of their attempts on goal compared to the Lancers' 2. Defensively, the Tigers made 1 save, while Mount Marty recorded 2 saves. The Lancers earned more corner kicks, totaling 6 to the Tigers' 2. The Tigers also committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards, while the Lancers had 6 fouls and 4 yellow cards.
Whats Next for The Tigers:
With their first conference win of the season, the Tigers look to continue their success as they prepare for their next matchup at home, Pepsi-Cola Complex, against South Dakota School of Mines. A non-GPAC matchup for the Tigers. The game is slated to begin at 5:30p.m. on Saturday, September 21.