FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A close stalemate in the first half and a battle in the second half led No. 20 Indiana Wesleyan men's soccer to their tenth win of the season against Saint Francis away from home, 2-1. After multiple chances on goal in the first half, neither side found the back of the net in the first half. A very back-and-fourth start to the second half led to all three goals in three minutes. IWU will head back home to face No. 4 Grace on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.


 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium
• Records: IWU - 10-1 | USF – 7-3-1
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - 20 | USF - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• After ten shots for the Wildcat attack in the first half, the Wildcats stuck to a 0-0 score. 
• Senior Winter Casseus scored a goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Brandon Nyagurungo, to find the first lead of the game. 
• Saint Francis tied the game in the 52nd minute. 
• IWU took the lead and the final lead change of the day in the 54th minute with a goal from sophomore Brandon Nyagurungo, assisted by Giuseppe Santacroce. 

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 50: The Wildcat attack had a 50% shot accuracy on the day, with 18 shots and 9 on goal. 
• 10: Both teams tied their foul totals on the day at 10.
• 2: Winter Casseus had a 100% shot accuracy with both of his shots being on target. 

SLUSARCZYK PERSPECTIVE

• "Hard fought win by the team today," said Tim Slusarczyk. "Each guy performed their role and worked incredibly hard. Very proud of everyone, and I thank God for the ability to be on this team. Now we focus on Saturday."

LOOKING FORWARD

• IWU will stay at home to face No. 5 Grace College on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
• Links for tickets, video, and stats will be available at IWUWildcats.com.

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