Men’s Soccer Outlasts Eagles

SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA – The Richard Bland College men's soccer team moves to 4-0 overall, 3-0 in conference play after picking up a 3-2 win over Wake Technical Community College Tuesday afternoon.

Edgar Jose Reboredo got things started for the Statesmen finding the back of the net in the 27^th minute, off a pass from Eric Calderon. Richard Bland took a 1-0 lead heading into halftime. In the 65^th minute, Calderon teamed up with Neville Assoti to push another past the Eagle keeper, increasing the lead, 2-0. Wake Technical Community College answered in the 79^th minute to cut the lead in half, 2-1 Statesmen. In the 85^th minute, Assoti found Nicholas Ihnat and Ihnat pushed one between the pipes increasing the lead 3-1. Although the Eagles tallied less than a minute later, Richard Bland would prevail, 3-2 in regulation.

Thomas Seymour earned the start in net. He was credited with three saves and allowed one goal against. Adrian Rios replaced Seymour at the 82^nd minute mark and was credited with two saves and one goal against.

The Richard Bland men's soccer team next travels to USC Union on Friday, September 8^th. Kickoff is set for 1pm.