PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- In a defensive battle at Highmark Stadium, the Davis & Elkins College men's soccer team fell 2-0 to Point Park University on Wednesday night.
The Senators (4-3-1, 2-3-1 MEC) held strong through most of the match but conceded a goal late in the first half when Moritz Sarfert scored in the 43rd minute off an assist from Alejandro Perez. Davis & Elkins managed to keep the Pioneers (5-3-1, 3-3-1) at bay for most of the second half but could not find the equalizer despite creating several opportunities.
Point Park sealed the game with a goal in the 90th minute from Nils Benning, who scored his fifth goal of the season, assisted by Sarfert.
The Senators had several chances throughout the match, outshooting the Pioneers 16-7. Davis & Elkins registered seven shots on goal, but Point Park goalkeeper David Ali was perfect on the night, making seven saves to keep a clean sheet. The Senators' best opportunities came from Shemar Daley and Francis Lopez Kreik, both of whom had shots saved by Ali.
Davis & Elkins goalkeeper Dante Ordenes recorded two saves. Despite a solid defensive effort and an aggressive attack, the Senators were unable to capitalize on their chances, with five corners in the second half alone.
Up Next
The Senators will look to bounce back at home as they host Wheeling University on October 6 at 4:30 p.m. at Nuttall Field.
