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4-3-3, 2-0-0
Georgetown
4-3-3, 1-1-0
Akron Takes Down Georgetown, 1-0
September 28 | Men's Soccer
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WASHINGTON, DC - Led by the first career goal from senior Malik Henry (Hamilton, Ontario), the University of Akron men's soccer team garnered a 1-0 triumph at Georgetown on Saturday (Sept. 28).
The Zips handed the Hoyas their first home shutout loss since the 2018 campaign.
How it Happened
In a showdown of the preseason BIG EAST Conference favorites, Akron and Georgetown battled through a scoreless opening half with both sides recording six shots.
Akron took a 1-0 lead when Henry recorded his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute (51:50), assisted by redshirt seniors Dyson Clapier (Layton, Utah) and Emil Jaaskelainen (Bolton, England).
Redshirt junior GK Mitch Budler (Lincoln, Neb.) was spectacular in goal for the Zips finishing the contest with six saves, while Akron was rewarded from a pair of clearances off the line on the afternoon for a pair of team saves.
Game Notes
- Budler recorded six saves for the Zips out of 17 total Hoyas shots.
- Akron registered two shots on goal
- Jaaskelainen and redshirt senior Victor Gaulmin (Guipavas, France) each recorded a team-high two shots for Akron
Up Next
Akron hosts Xavier in a 7 p.m. tilt at FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday (Oct. 4).
Team Stats
Malik Henry (1)
Assisted By: Dyson Clapier , Emil Jaaskelainen
GOAL by UA Henry, Malik Assist by Clapier, Dyson and Jaaskelainen, Emil.
51:50
