Box Score
The LeTourneau University men's soccer lost to Concordia University, 1-0, on Friday evening in Austin.
A goal by Luke Long in the 61
st minute was just enough to propel the host Tornados to the victory. Long converted on a header, following a service by Christian Frederickson on a free kick for the game-winning goal.
The two teams had opportunities throughout the contest with Concordia holding a slight advantage in shots, 14 to 11 and a 9-5 margin in shots on goal.
LeTourneau (5-11-1, 3-5 ASC) goalkeeper sophomore
Patrick Barba III had a strong night between the posts with eight saves. Senior
Hunter Hembrough and sophomore
Israel Madrid each had a pair of shots on goal in the defeat.
Concordia (2-8-2, 2-4-1 ASC) was led by Frederickson, who had a match-high four shots on goal in the win to lead the Tornados. Answering the LeTourneau attack was goalkeeper Nick Martin, who made five saves for the shutout; plus, the defense blocked shots in the 59
th and 75
th minute to keep the visitors off the scoreboard. Â
On Saturday, the YellowJackets will travel to Belton for a 7 p.m. tilt against Mary Hardin-Baylor.