LEWISBURG, Pa. – Sophomore goalkeeper
John W. Smith Jr. made a career-high seven saves, but the Holy Cross men's soccer team was defeated by Bucknell 1-0 at Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium. The Crusaders fall to 1-5-6 overall and 0-2-3 in the Patriot League, while the Bison improve to 5-6-1 on the season and 2-2-1 in the conference.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
• The game was scoreless until the 64th minute, when Drew Roskos found the net to give Bucknell the lead.
• Holy Cross kept the pressure on attempting the find the equalizer, attempting nine shots in the final 26 minutes of play, but was unable to score as the Bison held on to win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
• Bucknell finished the day with a narrow 16-15 edge in shots.
• The Bison also held a 5-1 advantage in corner kicks.
NEXT UP:
• Holy Cross returns to action on Tuesday, Oct. 13, when it travels to Columbia for a 7 p.m. game.
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