JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri S&T men's soccer fell 4-1 to Lincoln on Wednesday night, as the Blue Tigers scored four goals in the first half before the Miners found the back of the net after halftime.
Lincoln (10-0-4, 9-0-3 GLVC) opened the scoring in the 13th minute when Nathan Quashie found the net off an assist from Junior Grizzelle. The Blue Tigers added to their lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Jerome Lawel before scoring twice later in the first half. Ackeem Mullings scored in the 41st minute off an assist from Nicholas Asante, and Pedro Gomes added another goal in the 45th minute, sending Lincoln into halftime with a 4-0 advantage.
Missouri S&T (8-6-1, 6-6-1 GLVC) responded in the second half, with
Luke Giesing (St. Louis, MO/Lindbergh) scoring in the 60th minute to put the Miners on the board. Giesing recorded his third shot on goal of the match on the scoring play, finishing one of his team-high three shots.
The Miners generated more opportunities after the break, outshooting Lincoln 8-5 in the second half. Missouri S&T finished with 11 shots, including nine on goal, while Lincoln recorded 13 shots, with eight on target.
Missouri S&T continued to push late in the match, earning a penalty kick in the 87th minute.
Andrei Paley's (Rogers, AR/Bentonville) attempt was saved by Lincoln goalkeeper Vincent Osei, who helped preserve the Blue Tigers' three-goal advantage.
What's Next
The Miners will look to bounce back in their next match on Sunday, Oct. 25, when they host the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m.
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