Milligan, CIU Fall in NAIA Men's Soccer Opening Round
Team Stats
Dalton State (GA)
| Game Statistics | CIU (SC) | Dalton State (GA) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (3) | 14 (9) |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 3 |
| Offsides | 0 | 5 |
Warner Pacific (OR)
| Game Statistics | Milligan | Warner Pacific (OR) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 13 (3) | 6 (5) |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Fouls | 15 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
WALESKA, Ga. - It was not a good day for the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) as both Milligan and Columbia International lost in the NAIA Men's Soccer Opening Roundo on Thursday.
In the Mobile (Ala.) Bracket, Milligan attempt to fight back, but the Buffaloes were unable to overcome a rough first half in falling 3-1 to No. 21 Warner Pacific (Calif.).
Warner Pacific jumped out to a 2-0 lead with goals in the ninth and 24th minutes. Milligan cut the deficit in half when Asa Blake found the back of the net in the 41st minute. However, Warner Pacific added another tally just before the half for a 3-1 cushion.
Milligan tried to battle back, firing eight shots in the second half. However, the Buffaloes could not find another goal in falling 3-1.
Milligan ends the season 10-3-7.
In the Dalton (Ga.) Bracket, Columbia International fell 4-0 to host and No. 1 Dalton State.
The Roadrunners scored twice in the first half before adding two more goals to seal the win. Columbia International was only outshot 14-11 but could not find the back of the net.
The Rams end the year 12-4-4 overall.