ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford University men's soccer team fell 2-1 at Sam Greeley Field Sunday afternoon against Elmhurst University. The Blue Jays dominated the possession battle in the first half, managing 13 shots to the Regents 1. Rockford's defense was able to hold their own, shutting out the Blue Jays on the back of
Juan Sarmiento's seven first half saves. After a scoreless first period, Elmhurst was able to get on the board in the 47th minute off of a penalty kick. The Regents evened up the game in the 58th minute off the foot of
Francesco Stoner, served up by an assist from
Rejhan Jakupi. The Blue Jays took the lead in the 64th minute and were able to stave off the Regents attack for the rest of the game to seal the victory 2-1.
- Elmhurst outshot Rockford 13-1 in the first half.
- Juan Sarmiento came up big in the first half, totaling seven saves.
- The game was knotted up at 0-0 heading into the second half.
- The Blue Jays scored first, converting on a penalty kick in the 47th minute.
- Francesco Stoner tied the game at one apiece off the Rejhan Jakupi assist in the 58th minute.
- Caden Sultzbaugh scored his second goal of the game in the 64th, and the Blue Jays held on to win 2-1.
