McKendree University Athletics

ST. LOUIS, Mo. | Lonnie Folks Field - McKendree University men's soccer (2-5-0, 1-3-0 GLVC) battled through an afternoon of high temperatures on Saturday but fell in a close contest to the Saints, 2-1. The Bearcats equalized the game in the first half on a penalty kick goal by sophomore forward Fredrik Thulin but were unable to level the contest late in the second half. McKendree is back at home in its next contest on Wednesday, September 16, against the Greyhounds of Indianapolis at 7:30PM at Leemon Field. 

After the Saints went up prior to the mid-way point of the first half, McKendree fought back and just beyond the half way mark of the first period, the Bearcats earned a fould in the box. Thulin stepped up to take the penalty kick attempt, finding the back of the net to lock thte contest at 1-1. The level score carried into the halftime period with McKendree putting up seven shots with one corner earned in the first half. 

The second half came and less than 10 minutes in, McKendree found itself in a hole as the Saints snuck through with a score for a 2-1 lead. McKendree was unabel to find the back of the net, playing down a man for the final 29 minutes of action. 

Junior goalkeeper Lucas Meier saw his first time time and start of his career in the contest, coming up with seven saves while facing 25 shots and nine on-frame attempts.