Red Devils Drop League Opener to Fontbonne, 3-0
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne (4-6-0, 1-0-0) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Eureka (4-4-0, 0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fontbonne
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Eureka |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 34 (13) | 11 (6) |
| Saves | 6 | 7 |
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
EUREKA – The Eureka College men's soccer team took the pitch for its 12th St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener Saturday afternoon, falling in a 3-0 decision to visiting Fontbonne at Traister Field.
Nick Wolf scored all three FU goals, including the match winner at 12:58. Andres Castro and Charles Gibbs were credited with assists for the visitors.
Eureka attempted 11 shots Saturday, six of which were on frame. James Bowen (Homer Glen, Ill./Seneca H.S.) and Michael Hansen (Peoria, Ill./Limestone H.S.) totaled five shots apiece. Four of Hansen's attempts reached their target, but FU goalkeeper Drew Blair produced a clean sheet in the Griffins' shutout victory.
The Red Devils will continue league play Wednesday at Iowa Wesleyan. Kickoff versus the Tigers in Mount Pleasant is scheduled for 3 p.m.