DC Drops Last Game of the Centre Classic

DANVILLE, KY. – The Yellow Jackets were unable to find the net in a tough battle with Spalding (Ky.) University, falling 3-0 in their final game of the Centre (Ky.) College Classic.  

Defiance (0-3-1) threatened Spalding (3-1) within the first five seconds of the game when sophomore midfielder Victor Trifiro (Akron, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit) had a shot on goal that was saved by the Spalding goalkeeper.

Despite the Yellow Jacket's defensive efforts, DC went down at the 14:30 mark when Spalding found the back of the net, making the score 1-0.

DC tried to rally back when freshman forward Anthony Ewing (Dayton/Northmont) and senior defender Ian Fasnacht (Strongsville/Padua Franciscan) had two back-to-back shots on goal but came up empty handed.

Spalding struck again during the 29^th minute taking a 2-0 lead into halftime.

After intermission, Spalding pulled away at the 52:07 mark when they found the back of the net to extend the lead to 3-0.

Defiance failed to get anything else going the rest of the game and as the Golden Eagles came up with the big victory.

The Golden Eagles dominated in shots on the evening, racking up 28 (12 on goal) to the Yellow Jackets' ten (four on goal).

In net for Defiance, sophomore goalie Damian Koester (Englewood/Brookville) recorded nine saves. 

The Purple & Gold returns to action on Friday, September, 12 when they travel to Angola, Ind. to take on Trine (Ind.) University at 2 pm for the start of the Trine Classic.