Men's Soccer Falls In Season Finale 3-1 To Ashland

OVERVIEW – ASHLAND

SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 1, Ashland Eagles 3

RECORDS: Northwood (4-11-2, 4-9-1 G-MAC), Ashland (10-6-1, 9-4-1 G-MAC)

LOCATION: Dean Field – Midland, Mich.

RECAP: Men's soccer dropped their season finale Wednesday (November 6), falling to visiting Ashland, 3-1.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• The Eagles scored the match's first goal in the 10'. A corner kick was knocked around in the box before an open Eagles put enough on it to give them the 1-0 lead.
• At the half, the Timberwolves found themselves down only 1-0, but being outshot 10-3 and down 5-0 on corner opportunities.
• In the 63', the Eagles capitalized on a Northwood foul in the box. The Eagles extended their lead on the ensuing penalty, 2-0 AU.
• Ashland tagged another in the 79' with a through ball that was scored on off NU's keeper's outstretched hands, 3-0 AU.
• The Timberwolves found their only score in the 81', a scrum via a corner opportunity gave defender Lathan Baker the second goal of his career, 3-1 AU.
• Northwood's offense would not shrink the deficit anymore, eventually falling 3-1.

GAME STATS

• Shots: Northwood 8 (3), Ashland 15 (6)
• Saves: Northwood 3 (Borkowski), Ashland 2
• Corners: Northwood 6, Ashland 5

TOP NU PERFORMERS

• Baker: Goal (2)

UP NEXT

• Northwood men's soccer has concluded its 2024 season, going 4-11-2 overall and 4-9-1 in conference play.