Mountaineers Blank Eagles on Senior Day

Sunday, October 31

Statesboro

1 PM

Georgia Southern University

4-11-1, 0-4-1

West Virginia

10-2-4, 3-1-1

West Virginia

Ga. Southern

Photo by: AJ Henderson - Georgia Southern Athletics

10/31/2021 3:51:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern men's soccer fell to receiving votes West Virginia on senior day 5-0 at Eagle Field. The Eagles fall to 4-11-1 on the season and 0-4-1 in the Mid-American Conference, while West Virginia improves to 10-2-4 and 3-1-1 in the MAC.

In the 28^th minute, Ciro Bourlot Jaeggi opened the scoring from 15 yards out. Later in the first half, Dyon Dromers took a give and go from Adam Burchell and Sergio Ors Navarro to double the Montaineers lead.

In the second half, West Virginia would add three more goals, as Luke McCormick started the second half with an early goal. Ciro Bourlot Jaeggi scored his second goal of the afternoon, taking a deflection and pushing the score to 4-0.

In the 69^th minute the Eagles had a chance to wipe out the clean sheet, as the Mountaineers were whistled for a handball in the box. Jack Philp would take the penalty kick, but Steven Tekesky would make the save on the bottom right attempt.

Tony Pineda capped off the second half with an unassisted goal from the top of the penalty area to increase the lead to 5-0. Adam Davie and Jeremiah Luoma connected with Tawanda Mutoti in front of the net, but the goal was disallowed for offsides.

Georgia Southern will now head to Atlanta, Georgia to take on in-state foe Georgia State. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Panthersville next Thursday.

MATCH FACTS
RV West Virginia (10-2-4, 3-1-1) – 5
Georgia Southern (4-11-1, 0-4-1) – 0

SCORING
28' – WVU – Ciro Bourlot Jaeggi
42' – WVU – Dyon Dromers
59' – WVU – Luke McCormick
61' – WVU – Ciro Bourlot Jaeggi
73' – WVU – Tony Pineda

NOTES

Georgia Southern was outshot on the afternoon, 22-5 and 9-3 on frame.
West Virginia held the advantage in corners 6-2.
The five goals allowed ties a season-high for goals allowed. The last time the Eagles allowed five goals was back on September 14 at No. 2 Clemson.

QUOTING COACH MURPHY
"I thought West Virginia was a top-notch team and credit must be given to them. Also feel that this is a young group that will take some hard, but useful lessons from this match. Regardless of the result, this weekend was about celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Men's soccer program at Southern and thanking our outgoing seniors for everything they have done as student-athletes. To play a top 20 team and came away disappointed but not disheartened say everything about this group of players and our program. We will grow from this. In the meantime, we will prepare for Georgia State on Thursday."

NEXT UP
Georgia Southern will hit the road for the final match of the season on Thursday. The Eagles will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to take on in-state foe Georgia State. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Panthersville.