CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. --- The TIU men's soccer team visited the Judson Eagles on Tuesday afternoon at the McHenry Athletic Complex in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play. Coming off a 3-1 loss at Lincoln on Saturday, the Trojans looked to rebound as they took on a tough Eagles team that entered the day with a 4-0-2 record in hopes of handing their opponent their first loss of the season.

Trinity battled tough with the Eagles for much of the first half, limiting their opponent's opportunities on offense. However, Judson would break through in the final 90 seconds before halftime scoring in the 43rd minute on a goal by Etabo Emena, and another just 83 seconds later by Rafael Rocha, to send TIU into the break trailing by two.

Judson's offense would turn up the pressure in the second half as Emena scored his second goal on a Luis Germano assist late in the 56th minute. The Trojans would get very few opportunities after that to respond, while the Eagles capped an impressive performance with a fourth goal in the final minute by Gabriel Uno to hand Trinity a 4-0 loss on the road.

ADDITIONAL GAME NOTES

• The Trojans fall to 1-15-2 all-time against Judson. The Eagles have also won ten of the last 11.

• TIU drops to 1-3-0 in CCAC play this season, their worst four game start against conference opponents since starting 0-4-0 in 2014.

• Trinity was outshot by the Eagles 12-6, including 6-2 in shots on goal.

• Tuesday's match featured several foul calls. 23 of the 44 fouls issued were against the Trojans.

• Five yellow cards were handed out in Tuesday's loss, including three to TIU players.

UP NEXT

The Trojans (1-7-0) will return to action on Saturday, September 25 as they host conference rival Trinity Christian in the Battle For The Trinity Shield. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30pm CST at Schartner Field, with the game being streamed LIVE on the Trojan Sports Network.
 

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Trinity International University is a comprehensive, national university affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of America and located in Bannockburn, Illinois, 25 miles north of Chicago. TIU educates men and women to engage in God's redemptive work in the world by cultivating academic excellence, Christian faithfulness and lifelong learning.