HIGH POINT, N.C. – The University of Dayton men's soccer team traveled to North Carolina on Thursday and left with a 2-1 victory over High Point, overcoming tough weather conditions.

After a one hour and 30 minute lightning delay, the game was finally able to get underway in North Carolina. Despite the delay, the Flyers scored a goal in each half to take a 2-1 win from the hosts.

KEY STATS
• Dayton out-shot High Point 19-17 in the match. The Flyers also put 13 on target in the contest, compared to the Panther's eight attempts on goal.
• The Flyers benefited from 10 corners versus High Point's five.
• Sophomore Oliver Hansen made his first career start and recorded seven saves on 17 shots faced.

DAYTON GOALS                                 
• 30^th Minute – Senior Amass Amankona (2^nd Goal of season) converts the penalty kick to tie the game at 1-1. (Dayton 1, High Point 1)
• 75^th Minute – Junior James Haupt (2^nd Goal of season) made a run in the box and received a nice pass from senior Michael Frasca and curled the shot out of the reach of the goalkeeper to put Dayton ahead. (Dayton 2, High Point 1)

HIGH POINT GOALS
• 29^th Minute – Sophomore Avery Ryan (1^st Goal of season) collects the pass from Renato Punyed in the box and drives the shot the low for the opening goal. (Dayton 0, High Point 1)

CURRIER"S QUOTE
• "It was a very competitive game tonight and the team had to overcome some adversity with the inclement weather and then going down by a goal," said head coach Dennis Currier. "We did well grinding the win out on the road. We had some very impressive offensive moments tonight and were able to put a lot of pressure on the opponent."

UP NEXT
• The Flyers return home to host Oakland University at 7 p.m. ET at Baujan Field. It will be National Milkshake Day with 300 fans receiving a free milkshake.
• Back by popular demand this season, the exclusive Dayton Flyer soccer scarves. Pick up a punch card at the main entrance and be sure to get your card punched eight times to receive a scarf.
• Admission is free to all regular season home matches at Baujan.