Posted: Oct 23, 2019
The Muskingum men's soccer team fell in a close battle against Capital in OAC play, losing to the Crusaders on Wednesday night 3-1.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (7-8-1,0-6), Capital (7-4-3,4-2)
- Location: New Concord
- Attendance: 150
- Game Length: 1:55
The Breakdown
- The Muskies got the scoring started in the first half off a goal from junior Jordan Work off an assist from sophomore Ryan Peck in the 14th minute to make the score, 1-0.
- Capital tied things up in the 30th minute off a goal from Nich Scharfenberger from an assist by Mitch Hughes to make the score 1-1 heading into halftime.
- The Crusaders would two goals in the second half from Nich Scharfenberger and Tyler Wujczyk to make the final score, 3-1.
- Leading the Muskie attack was Work with two shots and one goal.
- Peck added two shots and an assist for Muskingum.
- Sophomore Bailey Adams and senior Adam Fox each added a shot for the Muskie offense.
- Junior Damon Spaeth played all 90 minutes in frame for the Muskies and made 12 saves on the night.
- Leading the Crusader attack was Nich Scharfenberger with three shots and two goals.
- Mitch Hughes had seven shots and an assist for Capital.
- Tyler Wujczyk added two shots and one goal for the Crusader offense.
- Capital goalkeeper Kyle Morais made two saves in goal.
What's Next
- The Muskies next look to defend home turf in their final home game of the year against Otterbein on Senior Day for Saturday, October 26. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. at the North Athletic Turf Field. Senior's Drew Wise, Don Ingold, Colton Wilson, Chase Michael Hillard, and Blake Horne will all be honored before the game.
