Women’s soccer blanked in opening weekend of play
The Tigers were unable to walk away with a win over the weekend, as they lost to the Mount Allison Mounties 3-2 on Sept. 6, followed by a scoreless draw the next day against the Acadia Axewomen.
The poor start against the Mounties proved costly, as they were unable to overcome the three-goal drought established in the first half. Jane Rouse, Amanda Volcko and Emily Van Diepen all found the back of the net for the Mounties in the first 45 minutes of play.
Despite a late game push that found fifth-year midfielder Michelle Yates scoring two goals to bring the game within reach, it wasn’t enough for the team to find success.
The squad’s efforts to rebound against the Acadia Axewomen the next day went unsuccessful, too, as they were only able to walk away with a point. Though they were far more defensively sound than the day before, they were unable to capitalize on their chances when given the opportunity.
Jack Huchison and the Tigers will need to find a way to solve their scoring woes if they hope to contend with the top teams in the AUS.
The Tigers will look for their first win of the season Sept. 13 against the Saint Mary’s Huskies at the newly renovated Huskies Stadium.
Men’s soccer split weekend matchups
The Tigers won their home opener in convincing fashion with a 3-0 victory over the Mounties on Sept. 6, but were unable to get past the Acadia Axemen in the opening weekend of play.
Dal Midfielder Zach Mbolekwa opened the scoring against the Mounties in the 24th minute, followed by Bezick Evraire’s shot finding the back of the net ten minutes later. William Wright came off the bench to score the insurance marker that sealed the Mounties fate.
However, the win proved costly, as co-captain Tyler Lewars was forced to leave the game after falling aggressively on his shoulder.
Lewars missed presence was evident the next day; as Dal was on the opposite end of a 3-0 score against the Acadia Axemen in a gritty matchup that saw five yellow cards handed out. The Tigers played tough throughout the first half, providing tight defense and putting bodies in front of the net.
The second half, however, was a different story. Acadia midfielder Cooper Coates put one in the back of the net just two minutes into the half and from there, the Axemen didn’t look back. They dominated possession in the offensive zone, resulting in insurance goals scored by Cameron McGill and Jeremie Shabani. The win concluded a flawless weekend for the Axemen with their 1-0 win over the UPEI Panthers on Sept. 5.
Along with the women’s side, the Tigers look to get back on track Sept. 13 against their cross-town rivals.
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