St. Bonifacius, MN — Crown men's soccer was locked in a competitive battle all evening on Tuesday, but a second-half goal from the University of Minnesota Morris proved to be the difference in a 1-0 Cougar victory.
The match was closely contested from the opening whistle, with both teams creating chances and trading momentum throughout the night. Crown stayed aggressive and organized, matching Morris step for step in a game that remained within reach the entire way.
The deciding moment came in the 59th minute when the Cougars found the back of the net for the lone goal of the match. Despite the setback, the Polars continued to push forward in search of the equalizer and kept the pressure on until the final whistle.
Logan Jacobson turned in another strong performance in goal for Crown, finishing the night with seven saves and helping keep the Polars in the contest. On the offensive end, senior Ashton Hosler created numerous opportunities and helped spark the Crown attack as the Polars looked for a breakthrough.
Crown will now head north for its next contest, traveling to Superior, WI to face the Yellowjackets on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
