Laurentian earns second win of season

Date and Time :     3 September, 2013 — 19:15 pm

Game Recap:

The Laurentian Men’s Soccer team was able to secure their second win of the season against Nipissing in a very physical game on Tuesday. The men were heading into the game fresh off a solid victory against Trent on Saturday and looking to take another step forward early in the season. The Voyageurs were able to secure the game with a 1-0 victory against the Lakers.

Starting off the first half, Nipissing was playing a very offensive game, sending long balls to their strikers and putting Laurentian’s defense under high pressure. While this forced the Voyageurs to adopt a more defensive approach, this did not take away their opportunities in their opponents end.  At the 41st minute of the first half, Laurentian was able to capitalize on a free kick. Cam Coulter (Sault St-Marie, ON) was able to get a head on a ball sent into the box by fourth year defender Cameron Brooks (Whitby, ON), putting the Voyageurs up by one leading into the second.

The second half showcased the Voyageurs’ defensive tenacity and patience as Nipissing was pressing to score an equalizing goal. The intensity of the game increased, resulting in cards being given out to both teams. Duncan Jobson (Bracebridge, ON) made key saves for Laurentian, allowing for them to hold on to Coulter’s goal for a 1-0 win, and earning Jobson his second shutout of the season. 

Then men now head to Toronto on September 7^th to take on the Ryerson Rams at 2:15pm.  Continue to follow your Voyageurs at www.luvoyageurs.com for up-to-date news and results.

Laurentian University's Department of Athletics is home to 18 varsity sports teams. The Voyageurs decorated history of pride and tradition includes 62 provincial championships as well as 10 national championships in 52 years of competition.

Julie Lopez

Sports Writer