ASHLAND, Va. – Randolph-Macon men's soccer hosted Washington & Jefferson for the first time in program history, earning a 2-0 victory on Saturday afternoon.
The Basics
Score: Randolph-Macon 2, Washington & Jefferson 0
Venue: Ashland, Va. / Randolph-Macon College / RMC Grass Soccer Field
Records: Randolph-Macon (4-1-0, 0-0-0 ODAC); Washington & Jefferson (3-1-1, 0-0-0 PAC)
How It Happened
- From the opening whistle, Randolph-Macon dictated the pace of play. The Yellow Jackets' backline, anchored by Bryce Kuberek (King George, Va./King George), Grant Counts (Odenton, Md./St. Mary's [Annapolis]), and Damien Jackson (Newport News, Va./Menchville), stood firm defensively, while the offense generated several promising chances that came up just short. The teams went into halftime deadlocked at 0-0.
- The Lemon and Black carried their momentum into the second half. In the 54th minute, Barrett Wilson (Lexington, S.C./Lexington) connected with Kuberek, who netted his first career goal to give Randolph-Macon a 1-0 advantage. Just four minutes later, Counts sent a ball up the right sideline to Grayson Woods (Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park), who beat his defender on a slide tackle and tallied his fifth goal of the season, doubling the Yellow Jackets' lead.
- Randolph-Macon controlled possession the rest of the way, thanks to strong midfield play from Zach Richards (Virginia Beach, Va./Landstown) and Tyler Oakes (Nottingham, England/Toothill School) securing the Lemon and Black's second shutout of the season.
Inside the Numbers
- Kuberek's first career goal was also his first game-winner.
- Oakes earned his first collegiate start, logging 71 minutes.
- The Yellow Jackets outshot the Presidents 20-3 overall and 13-1 on goal.
- Randolph-Macon held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks.
For the Record
- Today's win marks the second consecutive season that Randolph-Macon has started 4-1 in the first five games.
Up Next
Randolph-Macon returns to action on Wednesday, September 17, traveling to Averett for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
