OWENSBORO, Ky. – Kentucky Wesleyan men's soccer (6-3-3, 5-2-3 G-MAC) mounted an impressive second-half comeback Thursday night, scoring three goals in a span of less than four minutes to turn a halftime deficit into a 3-2 victory over Northwood (2-9-2, 2-7-1 G-MAC) at Dean Soccer Field.
Northwood struck first in the 12th minute, with Bodhi Wideman finding the net off an assist from Jake Funka. Kentucky Wesleyan created chances throughout the opening half but went into the break trailing 1-0.
The Panthers came out firing after halftime and quickly flipped the match.
Mattie McNally leveled the score in the 52nd minute, finishing a pass from
Jersey Lopez into the far corner. Just over two minutes later,
Cameron Bell put Kentucky Wesleyan in front, again assisted by Lopez.
Harrison Davey then extended the lead in the 56th minute with an unassisted goal, completing a three-goal burst that put the Panthers ahead 3-1.
Kentucky Wesleyan maintained its advantage through the closing stages, with goalkeeper
Matteo Graniero making two second-half saves to help preserve the lead. Northwood pulled one back on a penalty kick in the 90th minute, but the Panthers held on for the comeback victory.
Kentucky Wesleyan finished with a commanding 22-12 advantage in shots and put nine attempts on target. Graniero finished with two saves.
Up Next
Men's Soccer will continue their four-game road trip on Saturday, October 17th, at Findlay (9-3-1, 6-3-1 G-MAC). Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. CT.
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