NORFOLK, Va. – Randolph-Macon men's soccer saw
Ian Edwards (Stafford, Va./North Stafford) break the halftime tie just three minutes into the second half, to help the Yellow Jackets secure a hard fought 1-0 victory.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 1, Regent 0
Venue: Norfolk, Va. / Regent University / Norfolk Christian High School
Records: Randolph-Macon (5-1-1, 0-0 ODAC); Regent (3-4, 0-0 NCCAA)
How it Happened
- The first half was slow for both teams, as each side had two shots on goal that were stopped by the goalkeepers. The Yellow Jackets did manage to produce more looks at goal, having two corner opportunities in the first 45 minutes of the game compared to Regent not recording an opportunity.
- Randolph-Macon didn't waste time to grab the lead in the second half, as Edwards took the feed from Wiley Eubank (Raleigh, N.C./Broughton) to notch his second goal of the season in the 48th minute.
- Randolph-Macon saw impact play from Bryce Kuberek (King George, Va./King George) and Jake Hall (Mount Airy, Ga./Tallulah Falls School) throughout the game. Kuberek started and played 90 minutes on defense, winning everything in the air and keeping Regent off balanced with his decisions on the back line. Hall started in the midfield and throughout 90 minutes, controlled the tempo in the midfield on both sides of the ball. Zach Richards (Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown) was a key substitute in the midfield, having a massive game out wide in the midfield, creating scoring opportunities with various runs.
- The Lemon and Black continued the tough defense in the second half, allowing Regent only one chance at scoring in the final 45 minutes to take home a 1-0 victory.
Inside the Numbers
- Randolph-Macon had ten shots in the game, compared to the four that Regent tallied. The Yellow Jackets put six shots on frame to Regent's three in 90 minutes.
- The Lemon and Black created seven corner opportunities, as the Royals had two corners in the second half.
- Edwards notched his second goal of the season, as the junior scored the lone goal in the game.
- Adam Braithwaite (Chesterfield, Va./Matoaca) made three saves in 90 minutes for the Yellow Jackets. The senior now has five shutouts on the season, which is the most since his freshman season in 2021.
For the Record
- The Yellow Jackets now have totaled five shutouts in their first seven games this season.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon is back in action at home to take on rival Hampden-Sydney on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
