Men's Soccer Caps Off Weekend At Raven/Spartan Classic

North Manchester, Ind. – The Wittenberg University men's soccer team took part in the Raven/Spartan Classic over the weekend. The Tigers took on the Ravens of Anderson University in game one on Friday night. As both teams would score a goal in each half of regulation, the two extra periods saw no scoring, forcing the game to a 2-2 ending. Edwin Blanco Chancay opened up the scoring for Wittenberg on the assist from Carter Grzegorzewski, Chancay netted his first career goal as a Tiger in the 33^rd minute against the Ravens. Fellow freshman Evan Dinopoulos would score the second goal for Wittenberg, finding the back of the net in the 71^st minute on an unassisted goal. The Tigers took an early lead again on day two of the Classic taking on Manchester University, as Jacob Snowden scored in the 17^th minute. The early goal would be all the offense the Tigers had for the day, as Manchester would take the match by a final score of 3-1.

WEEKEND NOTES

• Spencer Pritchett made his first appearance in goal for Wittenberg against Anderson, making four saves against six shots.
• The Tigers led the shot column through all four periods of play, taking 31 shots to the Ravens 14.
• Alberto Zaragoza took 13 shots, placing five on frame in the first match of the weekend.
• Wittenberg kept pace with Manchester on day two, taking 15 shots to the Spartans 20.
• Jack Snider was back in the net for the Tigers against the Spartans, making eight saves against 11 shots on goal.
• The Tigers had their chances on set pieces, leading the corner kick column 4-2.

UP NEXT

• The Tigers will be back in action from Thomas More College on Tuesday, September 12 for a 5:00PM kickoff.