Grove City 1, Franciscan 0

Franciscan Starters 
Chris St. George, Andrew James, Mikey Irvin, Matt Kuefler, Isaac Doyle, Nick Miller, Sebastian Koehler, Liam Nagle, JP Bobak, Jair Mautone & Goalkeeper - Brian Gaughan  

Grove City Starters
Kimmich, Biddle, Gwaltney, Belitz, Roewer, Graham, Guinta, Delucia, Meredith, McFeaters & Goalkeeper Greenway

How It Happened 
The Franciscan Men's Soccer Team fell 1-0 in a highly contested Presidents' Athletics Conference (PAC) battle with Grove City. 

The first half was very even, with both teams trying to create a scoring chance. The Barons had their best scoring chance in the 37th minute when Sebastian Koehler launched a shot heading for the lower left corner of the goal, but Grove City's keeper was able to make a diving save. Five minutes later, Nick Miller got a clean look at goal, but his shot was also saved sending the game into the half scoreless. 

The Barons would create a couple of scoring chances early in the second half with Miller and JP Bobak each putting shots on goal. Grove City scored to take the lead in the 64th minute. The Wolverines then packed the defensive end of the field, stifling the Barons attack, in route to the 1-0 victory. 

Inside the Numbers 
- Nick Miller led the Barons taking three shots, putting two on goal
- JP Bobak took a pair of shots, putting one on goal
- Brian Gaughan made seven saves for the Barons
- Grove City out shot the Barons 15-7 and won the corner battle 4-1

Who's Next? 
The Men's Soccer team will conclude PAC regular season play at Waynesburg on Saturday. The Barons are 7-5 all-time against the Yellow Jackets, including wins in their last five matchups. In their last matchup, Franciscan won 3-0 at home in 2019. Nick Miller, Sebastian Koehler and JP Bobak would each score for Franciscan. Brian Gaughan had six saves in the shutout. 

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