Saints lose 1-3 in tough match against Governors State

The Holy Cross College Men's soccer team faced a tough challenge in their conference opener on Saturday, falling to the Governors State Jaguars with a score of 1-3. The Saints fought hard but struggled to find their rhythm against a determined opponent. Half

Isaac Filippo provided a some offensive chances for Holy Cross, scoring the team's lone goal unassisted to cut into the Jaguars' 0-2 lead before halftime. Despite going into halftime with a 1-2 score, the Saints were unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, and Governors State maintained control of the score leaving the match ending in a 1-3 result.

Goalkeeper Sebastian Grimm had a busy afternoon, facing eight shots on goal and making five crucial saves, but ultimately allowed three goals.

Both squads were determined to dominate, setting the stage for a match filled with intensity, skill, and hard-fought challenges, and that is what spectators view on Saturday,

As they reflect on this match, the Saints are eager to improve and focus on their defensive strategies, aiming for a clean sheet in their next outing. The Saints sit at 3-5-1 with a record of 0-1 in conference play, they are determined to bounce back in the coming games.

NEXT TIME OUT:

The Saints will return to action on September 24th when they travel to Saint Francis (Illinois). Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. The college has produced 205 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors, 108 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.