JACKSON, Miss. – Asbury men's soccer (4-4-3, 2-1-0 CCS) picked up a key road conference victory Saturday afternoon, defeating Belhaven (6-7-1, 1-2-0 CCS), 2-1, at Belhaven Bowl Stadium.
Asbury struck first in the 21st minute when
Jacob Graston found the back of the net for his first goal of the season, giving the Eagles an early 1-0 advantage. The AU defense made the lead stand through halftime despite Belhaven producing 10 shots in the opening 45 minutes.
Belhaven pulled even in the 68th minute as Luke Finley scored off an assist from Ricardo Flores, tying the match at 1-1.
The Eagles answered just over four minutes later.
Ben Shifflet set up
Tyson Absher, who delivered the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute to put Asbury back in front, 2-1. It marked Absher's ninth goal of the season and ultimately stood as the game-winner.
Asbury protected the advantage over the final 18 minutes to secure the road victory.
Tolan Beaty played all 90 minutes in goal for the Eagles and collected four saves while allowing just one goal.
Belhaven finished with an 18-8 advantage in total shots and a 7-1 edge in corner kicks, but Asbury put four of its eight attempts on goal and converted twice.
Tyson Absher led AU with five shots and two shots on goal, while
Grant Slater and
Jacob Graston each put one attempt on frame.
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Tyson Absher | G (9), 5 SH, 2 SOG, GWG
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Jacob Graston | G
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Ben Shifflet | ASt
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Tolan Beaty | 4 SV, 90 minutes
Asbury next travels to Ohio Christian on Wed., Oct. 14 at 4 PM in Circleville, Ohio.
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