The Muskingum men's soccer team fell to Transylvania, 2-1 on Saturday evening at North Athletic Turf Field.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (2-6), Transylvania (2-3-1)
• Location: North Athletic Turf Field
• Attendance: 50

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by junior Edwin Palou who tallied three shots and one goal.
• Sophomore Michael Castaneda registered three shots for the Muskies.
• Senior Ryan Peck, and sophomore Nicholas Hubbard finished the match with two shots each. 
• Freshman Zach Marchesano grabbed seven saves in 90 minutes of work.
• Jake Renneker and Jak Birdsong guided the Pioneers with one goal each.
• The Pioneers ended the game with a 14-12 edge in shots.

How it happened

• In the 33rd minute, the Pioneers found the scoreboard via a goal by Jake Renneker with the assist going to Max Nusbacher.
• Rennecker's goal would be the only offense in the opening half as Transylvania took a 1-0 lead going into halftime.
• The Muskies evened the score in the 66th minute from a goal by Palou.
• With 25 seconds remaining in the game, a Muskie foul in the box would set up a made PK from Jak Birdsong, capping a Pioneer, 2-1 victory.

Up Next

The Muskies look to bounce back when they host Pitt.-Greensburg on Wednesday, September 29. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m.