PULASKI, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee Southern men's soccer team welcomed Brescia to Grissom Pitch on Saturday. The Firehawks scorched the Bearcats in a 6-1 win.
In the first half, the Firehawks scored three goals blowing the game open against the visitors from Owensboro. Manuel Flores netted all three Firehawk finishes in the opening half. His first came in the 22^nd minute from Riley Barratt. In the 25^th minute, a defensive misplay led to Flores' second goal with the help of George Grice. In the 34^th minute, he finished a double assist from Oliver Fallon and Manuel Villena. UTS led 14-2 in shots at the break.
In the final half, the Firehawks added three more scores after a Brescia goal broke up the clean sheet. Grice scored his first of two from the lag by Manuel Silva in the 78^th minute. Nine minutes later, Grice struck again from the Lorick Gustave helper. In the 89^th minute, reserve Dylan Thunder found the twine from a beautiful Hector Garcia and Silva double assist. UT Southern dominated the shot count 21-9 and tripled up the Bearcats in shots on target 9-3.
Michael Anderson (4-0) faced two shots on target recording two saves. Louis Hester worked the second half between the sticks allowing one goal.
SCORING RECAP
1^st half, 21:13: Manuel Flores assisted by Riley Barratt
1^st half, 24:06: Manuel Flores assisted by George Grice
1^st half, 33:31 Manuel Flores assisted by Oliver Fallon and Manuel Villena
2^nd half, 77:21: George Grice assisted by Manuel Silva
2^nd half, 86:55: George Grice assisted by Lorick Gustave
2^nd half, 88:39: Dylan Thunder assisted by Manuel Silva and Hector Garcia
NEXT UP
The Firehawks will welcome former TranSouth and Mid-South Conference foe Cumberland to Grissom Pitch on Tuesday, September 10th. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m.
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