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Moravian Falls at Virginia Wesleyan to Open 2022 Campaign

The Greyhounds huddle before a match on John Makuvek Field during the 2021 season. Photo by Marissa Werner '23
The Greyhounds huddle before a match on John Makuvek Field during the 2021 season. Photo by Marissa Werner '23

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. --- The Moravian University men's soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision at Virginia Wesleyan University in a non-conference match to open the 2022 campaign,

How It Happened

  • The Greyhounds and the Marlins played a scoreless first half with Moravian holding a 3-1 edge in shots
  • Virginia Wesleyan broke the tie in the 51st minute to take a 1-0 lead

Inside the Numbers

  • The Greyhounds had a 6-5 edge in shots in the contest with freshman forward Zach Nicholas taking two shots for the Blue and Grey
  • Junior goalie Andrew Remias made one save in the second start of his career

Quotable from Head Coach Bob Wilkinson

  • "I thought we played a very good first half. Solid defense created opportunities for us offensively, but we were unable to finish anything off."
  • "In second half Virginia Wesleyan capitalized on a chance and then we had to chase the game but could not tie it up."

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, September 3 at No. 11 Christopher Newport (Va.) University, 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 7 vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey, 4:00 p.m.