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Men’s soccer kicks off season with a win

Defenseman Matt Buckley fights for the ball against Franciscan University on Aug. 27th.
photo by Christine Cestra

The Point Park men’s soccer team has set the mood for the season, with the last exhibition game against Franciscan University before the home opener.

The Pioneers put their best foot forward beating Franciscan University 6-1 for the night. 

Junior forward Max Flick started the first goal of the night, making way for the other five goals made by Troy Dolanch, Alan Ramos and Lucas Guzzon.

“The offense will be really good,” Flick said. “We have a lot of talent in all positions on the field which should make us a real threat on offense.”

The defense also did its part with junior goalkeeper Zak Borzovoy not having to do much work.

“The back four was very strong,” Borzovoy said. “Paul Carr and Matt Buckley are both very consistent defenders and with the addition of Josh Williams and Giovoni Lebrun, this year we should be very good defensively. We have a good understanding between us and the chemistry is sound. I don’t see us conceding many goals this season.”

Sophomore Carr agrees that this year’s defense will be tough to get by.

“I think the defense will look strong as it has started strong not conceding a goal in both our scrimmages this year,” Carr said.

The Pioneers will be one of the teams to beat this season, after being ranked second in the 2014 Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Association (KIAC) Preseason Poll.

The team captain, senior Jonty Loukes, has also been named by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review as one of the 10 local college soccer players to watch this season.

The Pioneers will have their home opening game on Thursday, Sept. 4, against Wheeling Jesuit at 7 p.m..

 
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