Men's soccer team finishes as runner-up in national tournament
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Florida State College (16-2-2) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Monroe College (18-0-0) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Monroe College
Game Statistics | Eastern Florida State College | Monroe College |
---|---|---|
Shots (on goal) | 15 (6) | 21 (12) |
Saves | 10 | 5 |
Fouls | 10 | 12 |
Corner Kicks | 2 | 6 |
Offsides | 0 | 0 |
The Eastern Florida State College men's soccer team wrapped up a record-setting season with a runner-up finish in the NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament Saturday in Tyler, Texas.
The Titans lost 2-1 to Monroe College in the national tournament final, marking the end of a program record 16-win season for Eastern Florida State College.
Down a goal and a player due to a red card, the Titans continued to battle and freshman Levonte Johnson slipped a shot past the goalkeeper to tie the game 1-1 with 16 minutes remaining.
But with five minutes remaining a penalty was called in the box awarding Monroe College a penalty kick. It would turn out being the difference in the match.
Sophomores Aedon Kyra and Moussa Gueye were named to the All-Tournament Team.
It was the Titans first appearance in the national tournament championship game and second straight season they have made the final four.