Indiana University Athletics
Hoosiers Top William and Mary (09-06-02)
9/6/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Sept. 6, 2002
King's Port, N.Y. - The fourth-ranked Indiana University men's soccer team used a pair of first half goals to capture its first victory of the season Friday night, 2-1, over William and Mary in the St. John's Classic at Brooks Field on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. With the win, IU moved to 1-0-2 on the season while the Tribe dropped to 0-2.
"I don't think the 2-1 score is indicative of the chances both teams had. We showed the physical and mental toughness we needed to beat a tough team," Indiana head coach Jerry Yeagley said. "We're not hitting on all cylinders yet. This team is still trying to find its personality."
The fourth-ranked Indiana University men's soccer team used a pair of first half goals to capture its first victory of the season Friday night, a 2-1, over William and Mary in the St. John's Classic at Brooks Field on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. With the win, IU moved to 1-0-2 on the season while the Tribe dropped to 0-2.
"I don't think the 2-1 score is indicative of the chances both teams had. We showed the physical and mental toughness we needed to beat a tough team," Indiana head coach Jerry Yeagley said. "We're not hitting on all cylinders yet. This team is still trying to find its personality."
William and Mary countered with a goal of its own at the 14:11 mark as Phillip Hucles scored on a blast from five yards out. Alex Brown and Graham Albert were credited with assists.
Indiana regained the lead in the 42nd minute as senior Pat Noonan scored his first goal, of the season. Noonan took a pass on the run from fellow senior Michael Bock and kicked it right to left from the goal.
"Vijay (Dias) gave me a good ball and then I saw Michael (Bock) and passed it to him," Noonan said. "He gave me a good ball back at my feet and I was able to put it away. It's good to get a win. We're looking forward to playing St. John's tomorrow night. There will be a lot of good soccer played, a lot of skill on the field."
Hoosier senior John Swann came up big on the defensive end late in the game. With 3:33 to go, Swann headed a ball on the goal line to deflect a shot by The Tribe's Carlos Garcia.
The Hoosiers close out play in the St. John's Classic Saturday night against the host Red Storm. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (Indiana time) at the Merchant Marine Academy.
