Radford’s Late Surge Not Enough as Men’s Soccer Falls At Presbyterian

BOX SCORE Radford, Va. – The Radford Men's Soccer program came up short in their Big South match against Presbyterian Saturday afternoon in a 3-2 final.

KEY STATS

Lukas Kuca netted his second goal of the season for the Highlanders.
Radford was outmatched in corners, conceding a 9-2 disadvantage.
Radford was the more physical team leading Presbyterian with 13 fouls to four.
Kenshin Akimoto's efforts late in the game earn him his sixth goal of the year, a team-best mark.

PLAY BY PLAY
Radford would open the match as the stronger side, controlling possession and creating early chances. In the 22nd minute, Kuca decided to do things himself taking the ball at mid-field around the defender all the way to the goal taking a shot that went just under the keeper. This goal would give the Highlanders a 1-0 lead at the half. The Highlanders continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, out shooting Presbyterian in both total shots and shots on goal.

In the 60^th minute, Presbyterian would respond scoring a goal that leveled the score once again at 1-1. Presbyterian would score the go-ahead goal in the 70^th minute and add another in the 79^th minute to lead the Highlanders 3-1.

The Highlanders would continue to apply pressure leading to Akimoto's goal in the 89^th minute. Presbyterian would go onto win the game, however, 3-2.

UP NEXT
Radford will return home for the season finale to face USC Upstate at Cupp Stadium on Saturday, November 1^st. Action will kick off at 3 p.m. and the game will have live stats available through RadfordAthletics.com.

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Players Mentioned

#14 Kenshin Akimoto: F; 5' 10"; Junior

#21 Lukas Kuca: M; 6' 1"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#14 Kenshin Akimoto
: 5' 10"; Junior
: F

#21 Lukas Kuca
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: M

Players Mentioned

#14 Kenshin Akimoto

#21 Lukas Kuca

Players Mentioned

#14 Kenshin Akimoto

#21 Lukas Kuca