Men's Soccer

September 5, 2009

Trinity Finishes Weekend With Win Over UT-Tyler

Georgetown, Texas - In a rematch of the 2008 NCAA Division III playoffs, the fifth-ranked Trinity Tigers beat the UT-Tyler Patriots 3-2 Saturday at Southwestern University.

The Tigers (2-1-0) had defeated the Patriots 2-0 in San Antonio during the NCAA second round.

Trinity sophomore midfielder Josh Adams scored two goals on Saturday, both in the first half, and minutes apart. Adams’ first goal came in the 14th minute, with an assist from sophomore midfielder Nima Naderi. His second goal, unassisted, was halfway through the 18th minute. Adams made four shots, all on goal. The Patriots Edward Anaya closed the score to 1-2, with a goal in the 32nd minute.

Tiger senior forward Ben Grossman widened the lead to 3-1, 1 minute, 55 seconds into the second half with a solo shot. Grossman, the Tigers’ leading scorer this season, produced his third goal in as many games. Justin NeSmith of UT-Tyler scored the final goal of the contest, in the 78th minute.

Trinity senior goalkeeper Patrick Johnson registered three saves.

The Tigers led 11-6 in shots and held a 9-5 advantage in shots on goal. Trinity had UT-Tyler each had three corner kicks.

Trinity travels to Abilene, Texas, for a Friday, Sept. 11 game at 3 p.m. with Hardin-Simmons.

Josh Adams scored two goals to lead Trinity to Saturday's win over UT-Tyler

Nima Naderi assisted on the first goal of the day for Adams and the Tigers