RADFORD KNOCKS OFF BLUE HOSE, 3-2

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CLINTON, S.C. - Radford snapped out of its scoring funk Sunday with a trio of goals in a 3-2 victory at Presbyterian in Big South action. Bernardo Ulmo scored twice, and Joe Mayer added the game-winner with 6:42 to play to lead the Highlanders to three important points in the league standings.

Ulmo opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a laser high inside post that beat PC's keeper. The goal, which came on assists by Sergio Arzubiaga and Luis Grande, was the first Radford goal in the last 280 minutes and stood as the only tally in the first half.

Less than eight minutes into the second stanza, Grande challenged the PC defense on a high serve and was taken down inside the box by the Blue Hose goalie, which resulted in a penalty kick for the Highlanders. Ulmo converted to give RU a 2-0 lead.

Presbyterian, however, fought its way back into the match. A pair of Ignacio Monchetti goals tied the game. Monchetti's first came on a header after a Josh Carter service into the box in the 66th minute. The equalizer came on the misdirect of a throw-in by Cade Crow with 7:16 to play.

"At this stage of the season the final result becomes the most important factor, so to get all three points on the road was crucial," Radford head coach Marc Reeves said. "At 2-0 we were in control, but I give PC credit as they continued to work hard and found a way back into the game."

The Highlanders wasted no time in regaining the lead. Just 36 seconds after the game was tied, another RU charge resulted in a penalty inside the box. This time Mayer finished the penalty kick and earned the game-winning goal, his fourth of the season.

"We need to be more consistent with our effort and toughness," Reeves said. "Again, we did not take some of the clear chances we had in the first half that could have seen this be an easier game."

Radford outshot PC 20-12 and 7-5 on frame. Dane Wilson recorded three saves in net while earning the victory.

With the win, Radford improves to 5-5-4 on the season and 2-2-2 in the Big South. PC falls to 3-11-0 and 1-6-0. The Highlanders return home Wednesday, October 30 for a 6:00 p.m. match vs. VMI at Cupp Stadium.

Reeves said his team is ready to keep striving during the stretch run in conference play. "We have to keep fighting and believing as there are a ton of points still up for grabs, and I believe the league table, aside from Coastal, will change dramatically."

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