WASHINGTON – It was a lone first-half goal from senior Ethan Boyle that pushed American University men's soccer past Navy Wednesday afternoon at Reeves Field. Boyle's game-winner was his fifth of the season while sophomore goalkeeper Matthew Tibbetts picked up his first career clean sheet.
 
QUICK NOTABLES

• Boyle's goal now ties him with junior Sam Hershey for the team lead. It was Boyle's tenth goal of his career.
• On Boyle's goal, sophomore Troy Elgersma tallied his third assist of the season. He is now the Eagles co-leader in the category for the season alongside junior Taku Takahashi.
• The win marks American's first win over Navy since the 2021 Patriot League Semifinals.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Sophomore Troy Elgersma had the first scoring opportunity of the afternoon, sending a shot wide right from the edge of the box in the 12th minute.
• AU took a 1-0 lead in the 26th minute when Boyle directed a close shot past the Navy goalkeeper after being set up off a pass from Elgersma.  
• The Eagles controlled the pace of the game for the entire first half, not allowing Navy to get a single shot while recording five of their own. 
• It was again Elgersma in the 56th with the first shot, this time on goal, for the Eagles in the second half. The shot was saved by Navy's goalkeeper.
• Navy put pressure on American in the final minutes, but the Eagles hung strong on defense to come away with the victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• American led Navy in shot attempts 11-3, with four on goal to Navy's one.
• Elgersma led the Eagles with three shots.
• The Eagles also led in corner opportunities, enjoying a 6-4 advantage over Navy.
• Three yellow cards were handed out in the game, two to Navy and one to American.

POSTGAME WITH HEAD COACH ZACH SAMOL


UP NEXT

• American remains at home on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m., welcoming Lehigh to Reeves Field.

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