WHEATON, Ill. – The Elmhurst men's soccer team dropped to 0-2 in the CCIW after falling 2-1 at Wheaton College.
Wheaton (6-4-1, 1-2-0 CCIW) jumped out to an early two goal lead, scoring twice in the first 12 minutes. Peter Whallon started the scoring for the Thunder just 1:25 into the match as his shot deflected off Elmhurst keeper
Patrick Smith and into the net. AJ Moyes scored off a Shane Kopplin assist in the 12
th minute to double Wheaton's lead at 2-0.
Elmhurst (1-10, 0-2 CCIW) cut the deficit in half in the 23rd minute when
Matt McNamara scored off a free kick to make the score 2-1.
The Bluejays were unable to come up with the equalizer as Wheaton held on for the 2-1 victory. Wheaton outshot Elmhurst 19-7 in the contest and held a 9-4 shots on goal advantage.
Smith recorded seven saves in goal for the Bluejays while Hasten Biddlecome finished with three saves in net for the Thunder.
Elmhurst plays at Millikin University on Saturday, October 6.
