JACKSON, Tenn. - The Bulldogs hosted Christian Brothers University at Smith Memorial Soccer Complex and fell 3-1 Wednesday. Union falls to 4-8-1 overall and 2-5-1 in Gulf South Conference play.
Christian Brothers scored three times in the first half. AJ Bowman opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Christopher Armitage. Bowman then assisted Ethan Shanahan's goal in the 21st minute. Lauri Orava scored in the 26th minute off a pass from Wouter Ederveen.
Ederveen was sent off in the 40th minute after receiving a second yellow card. Union's Charlie Peters also received a yellow card late in the first half.
Union outshot Christian Brothers 16-8 in the second half. Freddie Westfall scored for the Bulldogs in the 84th minute, assisted by Decker Burns and Lewis Harding. Union continued to look for another goal. Ashanie Kennedy put a shot on target in the 85th minute, but Christian Brothers goalkeeper Noah Djeballi made the save. Westfall and Solomon Pela each had a shot go over the goal.
Union finished with 23 shots to Christian Brothers' 18 and held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks. The Buccaneers had eight shots on goal, while the Bulldogs had six. Both goalkeepers made five saves.
The Bulldogs travel to Montevallo on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Fans can follow along on Instagram and X at @UUAthleticsMS.
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