ANGOLA, Ind. – The Adrian College men's soccer team earned its first MIAA victory of the season Saturday night, defeating Trine University, 2-1, behind a late goal from Doudou Sambe.
Adrian opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Andy Ignatovich set up Jaren Taylor, who found the back of the net to give the Bulldogs an early 1-0 advantage.
The Bulldogs carried the lead into halftime after limiting Trine to one shot on goal during the opening 45 minutes. Goalkeeper Eli Sizemore made the save to keep Adrian in front.
Trine responded shortly after halftime, scoring in the 49th minute to tie the match at 1-1. Adrian began creating more offensive pressure following the equalizer, recording nine shots and two corner kicks during the second half.
Sambe entered the match in the 73rd minute and immediately provided a spark off the bench. After generating a pair of chances in the 79th minute, Sambe broke through at the 80:23 mark. Ryan Goeke provided the assist as Sambe scored the go-ahead goal to put Adrian back in front, 2-1.
The Bulldogs protected the lead over the final 10 minutes. Sizemore made one final save in the 88th minute to secure the conference road victory.
Sizemore finished the match with five saves. Sambe led Adrian with three shots, while Ryan Kientz recorded two. Taylor and Sambe accounted for Adrian's goals, with Ignatovich and Goeke collecting the assists.
Adrian improves to 5-5-3 overall and 1-1-2 in MIAA play. The Bulldogs return home Wednesday, October 21, to host Kalamazoo College at 4 p.m. at Docking Stadium.
