BUENA VISTA, Va. – For the second straight night, Marymount men's soccer held a significant advantage in shots taken. But on Saturday night at Southern Virginia, the Saints found themselves on the losing end, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Knights.   
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Marymount had six shots in the first 11 minutes of action.
• The Saints broke through for a 1-0 lead thanks to a penalty kick goal from Reece Ventura. The chance was set up by a Southern Virginia yellow card.
• The Knights equalized in the 41st minute and the two sides went into the half tied at 1-1.
• In the 61st minute, Southern Virginia was forced to play with 10 men after a red card.
• Despite the personnel disadvantage, Southern Virginia took the lead in the 69th minute as Benjamin Simister found the back of the net for the second time in the game.
• In the 74th minute, the Saints hit woodwork and had a shot saved on back-to-back attempts.
• Marymount drew two corner kicks in the final minutes but couldn't draw even.
• The Saints held a 21-6 advantage in shots and a 10-1 advantage in corner kicks.
• Southern Virginia had four bookings compared to two for Marymount.

 
UP NEXT

• The Saints will play four straight games at Long Bridge Park, including Youth Camper Night on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 PM against North Carolina Wesleyan.

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