Men's Soccer Opens CCAC Conference Season with 2-0 Loss to Cardinal Stritch

GLENDALE, Wis. – The Roosevelt University men's soccer team opened the 2021 CCAC Conference season with a 2-0 loss to Cardinal Stritch University on Wednesday, September 15 at The Bavarian Inn in Glendale, Wis.  The loss dropped the Lakers overall record to 0-2-1 and their CCAC record to 0-1 on the year.

The Lakers fell behind early in the contest with the Wolves taking a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute.  Cardinal Stritch upped its lead to 2-0 with just over two minutes left in the half and both teams were unable to find the back of the net the rest of the way.

GAME DETAILS

Score:   Roosevelt                            0              0              0
                Cardinal Stritch                 2              0              2

Records: Roosevelt 0-2-1, 0-1 (CCAC) // Cardinal Stritch 3-2, 2-0 (CCAC)

Location: Bavarian Inn | Glendale, Wis.

KEY STATS

• Sebastian Rodriguez had 2 shots in the game with 1 on goal
• Luis Arreola also had two shots in the match
• Mario Graciano made 7 saves in goal for RU in the loss
• The Lakers held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks despite being outshot 17-7 in the contest
• The game was a physical affair with 18 fouls called on each team & both teams receiving 3 cautions

NEWS & NOTES

• Cardinal Stritch is receiving votes in the latest NAIA Top 25 Poll
• The Lakers are now 2-8-1 all-time versus the Wolves
• Click here to view the current CCAC Conference standings

NEXT UP

The Lakers continue CCAC Conference action on Saturday, September 18 when they host Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) with a 2:30pm kick-off at Morris Field in Arlington Heights, Ill.