ST. LOUIS –
Yayo Mutombo's goal pushed Maryville University past No. 16 Saginaw Valley State University on Saturday afternoon. The Saints improved to 1-0-1 after the freshman's first career goal in the 84
th minute of the match.
Run of Play:
- Maryville came out firing shots on the net, getting two consecutive balls on target in the seventh minute from Tim Smith and Mason Crew.
- Kelvin Mulinya put another one on goal at 7:33 before Antoine Trifonov just missed tucking one under the crossbar 11 seconds later.
- In total, the Saints put five shots on goal to SVSU's zero in the first half and took five more corner kicks.
- Cardinals' goalkeeper Nick Kay remained busy in the second half, saving a Miguel Cobos shot on goal less than two minutes in.
- Luca Bartoni swatted one out of the air and near the net at 61:38 but rang it off the left woodwork.
- The Saints continued pressing and got an excellent scoring chance off the foot of Quinn Connolly in the 78th minute.
- Still holding extended pressure in the SVSU defensive end, Leyson Losada found Tim Smith who sent a long pass to Yayo Mutombo. Mutombo settled, beat the defender in a one-on-one, and sent in the game-winner to the left side of the net at 84:12.
Scoring Summary:
Game Notes:
- Maryville won their fifth consecutive regular season game against a ranked opponent and ninth overall in program history.
- After taking two shots on Thursday night, Yayo Mutombo picked up his first career goal and game-winner in the 84th minute.
- Leyson Losada registered his first assist on Saturday in his second career game.
Next Game:
- Thursday, Sept. 7 vs Fort Hays State University
- Overland Park, Kan.
- Scheels Overland Park Field #1
- 3 p.m.
