OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Neumann University Men's Soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to seven as they defeated Stevenson University, 3-2, in a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth game on Tuesday night.
Jordan Illian led with a goal on five shots, three on goal.
Harry Beugre also scored a goal on three shots, two on goal.
Jac Connor got the scoring started, earning his first collegiate goal in the 29
th minute, after an assist from
Josh Moreland for the 1-0 lead. That score would hold through the halftime break as Neumann led in shots 6-3, but trailed in corner kicks, 5-1.
The Mustangs tied the match in the 59
th minute but the Knights took only 10 minutes to regain the lead as Beugre took a long throw from
Seiya Sato and deposited his second goal of the season. Stevenson again equalized in the 79
th minute but in the 80
th, Neumann was awarded a penalty kick. Illian was chosen to take it and converted his third goal of the season, sealing the win.
Neumann (11-3-2, 6-0-1 MAC Commonwealth) will close out the regular season on Saturday with a home match against Hood College. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM.
