ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – It seemed destined for a draw as the Maryville men's soccer team faced off against Lewis in Romeoville, Ill. But as the sun set,
Mason Crew delivered the breakthrough with a stunning strike from just outside the box in the 87th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for the Saints.
The win for the Saints is massive for the upcoming GLVC tournament as now with the victory over the Flyers sends them flying up the rankings from fourth place to second place in the GLVC with an opportunity to host their first-round matchup.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Quality defense shined throughout the contest as both squads were unable to generate many opportunities. After the first 45, it sat at just two shots on frame, one from each team.
The defensive battle continued into the second half, but the game opened up in the closing minutes. Crew found space outside the box and drilled a shot into the upper corner for the decisive goal. Lewis threatened soon after, but
Theo McIntyre, returning to goal for the Saints, made a critical late save to preserve the lead.
Both teams relied heavily on their starters, with only four Saints playing fewer than 90 minutes. Lewis made minimal use of their bench, totaling just 58 minutes from reserves.
UP NEXT
The Saints will wrap up the regular season at home as they celebrate their senior class with a pair of home bouts. They will battle Truman State on Friday, Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. and then Quincy on the following Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
