Men's Soccer Blanked 1-0 By Carson-Newman

SALISBURY, NC -- Carson-Newman claimed a 1-0 win over host Catawba in South Atlantic Conference men’s soccer action on Friday night at Frock Field.  The Eagles improve to 7-3-1 overall and 4-1 in the SAC, while the Catawba Indians fall to 4-7-1 and 0-3-1.

Omar Cooke (Roanoke, VA) tallied the lone goal of the match in the 22nd minute.  The senior collected a ball in the Catawba box and flicked a shot over Tribe keeper Tyler Held (Virginia Beach, VA/Kellam HS) from close range.

That goal would hold up as the Eagles out-shot Catawba 14-7.  The Indians had only one shot in the final half.  Jordan Moore (Hendersonville, TN) recorded the shutout, making four saves.  Held and Ross Willard (Jacksonville, NC/Jacksonville HS) shared duties for Catawba, each playing a half.  Held had two saves, while Willard posted three.