Box Score Georgetown, Texas - In a
rematch of the 2008 NCAA Division III playoffs, the fifth-ranked
Trinity Tigers beat the UT-Tyler Patriots 3-2 Saturday at
Southwestern University.
The Tigers (2-1-0) had defeated the Patriots 2-0 in San Antonio
during the NCAA second round.
Trinity sophomore midfielder Josh Adams scored two goals on
Saturday, both in the first half, and minutes apart. Adams' first
goal came in the 14th minute, with an assist from sophomore
midfielder Nima Naderi. His second goal, unassisted, was halfway
through the 18th minute. Adams made four shots, all on goal. The
Patriots Edward Anaya closed the score to 1-2, with a goal in the
32nd minute.
Tiger senior forward Ben Grossman widened the lead to 3-1, 1
minute, 55 seconds into the second half with a solo shot. Grossman,
the Tigers' leading scorer this season, produced his third goal in
as many games. Justin NeSmith of UT-Tyler scored the final goal of
the contest, in the 78th minute.
Trinity senior goalkeeper Patrick Johnson registered three
saves.
The Tigers led 11-6 in shots and held a 9-5 advantage in shots
on goal. Trinity had UT-Tyler each had three corner kicks.
Trinity travels to Abilene, Texas, for a Friday, Sept. 11 game
at 3 p.m. with Hardin-Simmons.