United States Sports University

COLUMBUS, Miss. – The United States Sports University men's soccer team bounced back with a strong 5-1 victory on the road against MUW at the Roger Short Soccer Complex on Wednesday.
 
How it Happened
Adrian Pearson headed a cross from Gus Gelsone in the second minute to get the Eagles (3-2-2, 1-1-0 CAC) on the board early.
 
Keandre Hernandez closed the half scoring off an assist from Nathan Webb in the 43^rd minute, giving USSU a 2-0 lead going into halftime.
 
Asher Nelson converted a penalty kick into his first goal of the season and extended the Eagles' lead 3-0.
 
Pearson scored his second goal of the match, this time assisted by Henry McMurphy, in the 57^th minute, pushing the USSU lead to 4-0.
 
The Owls (0-6-0) were awarded a penalty kick in the 59^th minute that Simon Roth scored to make it a 4-1 game.
 
Hernandez completed his first career brace with the final goal of the match assisted by Nelson less than a minute later, sealing the 5-1 victory for the Eagles.
 
Match Notes
- USSU peppered the goal with a season-high 28 shots and 13 shots on goal.
- The Eagle defense held MUW to just five shots and three shots on goal.
- Pearson marked his first career goal and brace.
- Hernandez scored his first career brace.
- Gelsone tallied his first career assist while McMurphy dished out his first of the season.
- Webb and Nelson now lead the team in assists (2) alongside Francisco Pineda.
- Chris Ramirez made two saves while playing all 90 minutes.
 
Up Next
USSU travels to play Oakwood on Friday at 3 p.m. (CST).
 
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