JACKSON, Tenn.- University of Montevallo defeated  the Union men's soccer team 1-0 on Friday night.  

The Bulldogs are now 2-7 overall and 2-4 in the Gulf South Conference. The Falcons improved to 5-3-1 overall and 2-1–1 in conference play. 

Montevallo scored in the 21st minute by Cesare Marconi with an assist by Zach Keller.

Montevallo out shot Union 9-6 in the first half. 

The score at the end of the first half was 1-0. 

The Bulldogs and the Falcons played evenly throughout the second half. 

One of Union's final scoring opportunities was a pass by William Valencia into Zac Fletcher with a minute and a half left in the game, but they were unable to capitalize. 

The final score was 1-0.

Union out shot Montevallo 19-4. Casper Nyberg recorded five saves for Union, and Robert Kuta collected three for Montevallo.

Up next for Union is a home game against Auburn University at Montgomery, Sunday October 8 at 4:15 p.m.

-UNION-