BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — CIU men's soccer fell 3-0 to No. 19 Union Commonwealth University in Appalachian Athletic Conference action Saturday at Williamson Stadium.
Union Commonwealth (6-1, 2-0 AAC) scored three times during a seven-minute stretch in the first half, finding the net in the 12th, 13th and 19th minutes.
The Rams (2-3-2, 0-1-1 AAC) responded with a much stronger defensive performance following the early deficit. CIU held the nationally ranked Bulldogs without a shot throughout the second half after Union Commonwealth attempted 11 in the opening 45 minutes.
Andreas Kosta recorded CIU's first shot in the 53rd minute, while Ive Celic added another attempt late in the match. Goalkeeper Vasilios Diakomihalis made one save for the Rams.
CIU limited Union Commonwealth to four shots on goal for the match and did not concede over the final 71 minutes.
The Rams return to action Wednesday, Sept. 23, when they travel to face Montreat College.
