ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Drury men's soccer extended its win streak to four matches, downing Missouri-St. Louis 2-0 on the road Saturday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) play.
Drury started the match on the back foot as UMSL registered shots in the first and ninth minutes. The Panthers responded in the 14th minute as
Caua Nascimento found
David Huang, who sent a shot wide right.
Ben Barnett was forced to make saves in the 17th and 26th minutes to keep the match even.
The Panthers finally found an opening in the 34th minute, as
Steen Voller found
Eyal Kibrik out wide. Kibrik played the ball to super-sub
Parker Jusseaume, who scored off a one-touch finish to give Drury the lead. The Tritons responded with shots in the 41st and 42nd minutes, but could not find the back of the net, as Drury took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Drury opened the second half strong, with shots from
Sam Tagg and Cam Chamberlain forcing saves from UMSL goalkeeper Lucas Ortiz in the 51st minute. The Tritons fired back with shots in the 65th and 67th minutes, but could not find the target. Four minutes later,
Steen Voller stole the ball from a UMSL defender, dribbled past two more defenders, and rifled the ball into the back of the net to put the Panthers up 2-0.
The Panthers controlled the remainder of the match, not allowing another UMSL shot. Drury took eight more shots, including four from
Mason Platts, who forced a save and hit the woodwork during the final stretch of the second half. Drury closed out the shutout to secure a 2-0 win over Missouri-St. Louis.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Drury improves to 5-1-0 overall, continuing its best start to a season since 2016.
- The Panthers improve to 3-0-0 in GLVC play, outscoring conference opponents 10-2.
- Saturday's win moves Drury to the top of the GLVC standings.
- Drury has won four straight matches, outscoring opponents 11-2 during the streak.
- The Panthers improve to 3-0-0 on the road.
- Despite being outshot 7-2 in the first half, the Panthers responded, outshooting UMSL 12-3 in the second half and 14-10 for the match.
- Parker Jusseaume scored his team-leading third goal of the season, extending his scoring streak to three consecutive matches.
- Steen Voller recorded a goal and an assist.
- Eyal Kibrik leads the team with three assists.
- Ben Barnett recorded his second shutout of the season and made two saves.
- Ben Taylor earned his 50th win as Drury's head coach.
UP NEXT
The Panthers stay on the road to face McKendree in GLVC play on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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