PLATTEVILLE, Ill. – The Elmhurst University men's soccer team fell, 4-3, in a nonconference matchup at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Lucas Schoenberg's goal put the Pioneers on the board first in the 14
th minute of play.
Ilija Jerinic scored back-to-back goals in two minutes to give the Bluejays a 2-1 lead.
Keith Gardner netted his first goal of the contest in the 35
th minute to tie the contest up at two apiece heading into halftime.
Sebastian Carranza gave the Pioneers the lead once again with his goal in the 55
th minute.
Gardner scored his second goal in the 82
nd minute to extend his team's lead.
Anthony Bartlett tallied his first goal of the season with just over five minutes left to play, but it wasn't enough to defeat UW-Platteville (12-3-2).
The Pioneers outshot the Bluejays 21-6 in the victory.
Noah Reed and
Preston Chartier combined for six saves in the loss, while Seth Aiken earned the win with one save in goal.
Elmhurst (7-7-2/3-3-1 CCIW) closes out the regular season on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Carthage College.
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