CHICAGO, Ill. – The Golden Eagles continued their season-opening four-game road trip on Saturday with an afternoon match at Saint Xavier. After being shut out in the first two games of the season, Cornerstone finally found the back of the net with a second half goal from Colton Fair, but ultimately fell by a score of 2-1. The Golden Eagles will return to action on Tuesday evening with their first in-state matchup of the season at Spring Arbor. 

The Highlights:

• The Cougars took an early 1-0 advantage less than five minutes after kickoff. 
• Saint Xavier doubled their lead just 23 seconds into the second half. 
• Freshman Colton Fair tallied Cornerstone's first goal of the season at the game's 56:52 mark to cut the deficit to 2-1. 
• The Golden Eagles had a couple chances in the final minutes of the second half but failed to even the score

Let's Get Social

GOAL! Freshman Colton Fair finds the back of the net to put us on the board! SXU leads 2-1 with 30 minutes to play.

Live stats: https://t.co/BtdMPfsQK6

— CU Men's Soccer (@CornerstoneMSOC) August 31, 2019

By the Numbers: 

• Seven shot attempts for the Golden Eagles equals the sum of the first two games combined
• Three yellow cards and 23 total fouls assessed against Cornerstone
• Season-low 14 shots allowed by the Golden Eagles
• First career varsity start for Welamaza Magwentshu

What's Next?
The Golden Eagles will return to action on Tuesday evening with their first in-state matchup of the season at Spring Arbor. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer field in Spring Arbor.
 

Men's Soccer Contact: Seth Walters

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