PITTSBURGH, Pa.  – The University of Dayton men's soccer team picked up its first win of the regular season Wednesday with a 4-2 victory at Duquesne University.

The Flyers (1-3, 1-1 A-10) pick up a crucial win and some momentum while the Dukes (1-2, 1-1 A-10) suffered their first conference loss.

Dayton scored three goals in the span of 2:22 to take control of the game.

Game Recap

• The host Dukes took the initial lead just 50 seconds into the contest after a defensive miscue by the Flyers.
• Freshman goalkeeper Marc Kouadio recorded five saves in the first half alone and finished with 10 in the game.
• In the 55^th minute, sophomore Josh Darius played junior Kingsford Adjei into space where Adjei was able to drive it past the Duquesne goalkeeper to tie the game up at 1-1.
• Dayton managed to take a 2-1 lead in the 77^th minute on a long-range shot from senior Jonas Fjeldberg.
• Adjei scored his second of the game less than a minute later to make it 3-1 in favor of the Flyers.
• Then in the 79^th minute sophomore Toluwalase Oladeinbo scored his first goal of the game on the assists from junior Jake Feiner and Fjeldberg to put the game away.
• Duquesne was able to convert a penalty with 40 seconds to play in the game, but it was not enough.
• Dayton outshot Duquesne 28-21 in the contest and put 11 on target.
• Adjei and Oladienbo led the team with six shots while Feiner had two assists.

COACH'S COMMENTS
"The team responded well in the second half after challenging them more with the essential intangibles needed to win a game," said head coach Dennis Currier. "Their determination proved the difference. Tactically, we had to attack the wide areas and become more direct which we did. Once the game settled, we were able to play as well as transition which produced some great goals. It was a good team win."

UP NEXT

• The Flyers will return home to host St. Bonaventure Saturday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at Baujan Field.