Mega second half leads UWS men’s soccer to Bridge Battle victory at CSS

Mega second half leads UWS men’s soccer to Bridge Battle victory at CSS

Mega second half leads UWS men's soccer to Bridge Battle victory at CSS

Scoring five goals in the second half on Wednesday, the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) men’s soccer team would defeat the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) 5-1 in Duluth.

After a scoreless first half, the Yellowjackets’ Isaac Becket broke the goose eggs putting UWS up 1-0 in the 52nd minute. Just 30 seconds later the Saints’ Akeem Robotham scored to tie the game 1-1. It took UWS just over a minute to retake the lead thanks to a Freddy Watson goal. Jake Kidd, Bryce Boldt and Kyle Massingham followed with goals of their own to earn the 5-1 bridge battle victory.

In net for CSS Marco Hernandez made seven saves, while UWS’ goalkeeper Alex Paredes made three.

This also marked UWS’ first win of the season. Now 1-1-2 the Yellowjackets next visit UW-Eau Claire Saturday, September 14 at 4 p.m. CSS (0-4-1) will next host Wartburg College Friday, September 13 at 2 p.m.