WHEELING, Ill. --- The TIU men's soccer team opened the home portion of their 2020-21 schedule on Saturday afternoon as they hosted the Crimson Wave of Calumet St. Joseph at the Heritage Park Sports Complex. After a thrilling overtime last weekend at Saint Ambrose, the Trojans looked to post a second consecutive win in league play.

In a match where CCSJ played with just ten players, Trinity overwhelmingly dominated possession of the ball throughout the afternoon. It would take a few attempts to break through the Crimson Wave defense, but Trenton Garside broke the scoreless tie in the 20th minute on an assist by Tyler Kooi, the lone goal of the first half.

Calumet St. Joseph, who would garner just one shot attempt all afternoon, made their chances worth it as they scored just three minutes into the second half to tie the match at one goal a piece. The Trojan's offensive pressure could ultimately reap its rewards of playing in the offensive zone for most of the day as TIU drew a foul, allowing Zach Mawdsley to net the ultimate game-winning score on a penalty kick in the 70th minute. Nine minutes later, Xavier Brown would net a third Trinity goal off a second assist by Kooi, allowing TIU to wrap up the final ten minute comfortably and secure the 3-1 win.

ADDITIONAL GAME NOTES

• TIU's win on Saturday improves their all-time record against CCSJ to 7-5-3. It is the Trojan's first win over the Crimson Wave since winning 1-0 back on Oct. 31, 2017 in Deerfield.

• This season marks the first time the Trojans have started 2-0 in over 16 seasons.

• The Trojans outshot the Crimson Wave 25-1.

• Trenton Garside's 20th minute goal was his first of the season, and fourth of his career.

• Zach Mawdsley's penalty kick goal in the 70th minutes was his fourth career goal, and first of the year.

• Xavier Brown's 79th minute goal was his first this season, and sixth of the season.

• Tyler Kooi's two assists give him three for the year, and four for his career. He leads TIU with three points this season.

UP NEXT

The Trojans (2-0) will return to action on Wednesday, March 10 as they visit the reigning conference champion Wolves of Cardinal Stritch at the Bavarian Soccer Complex. Kick off is scheduled for 2:00pm CT in Milwaukee, and can be watched online LIVE on the Wolves Sports Network.

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