DAYTON  - The 17^th-ranked University of Dayton men's soccer team defended its home field in a 2-0 victory over Eastern Illinois University Tuesday night at Baujan Field.

The Flyers (5-0-0) head into Atlantic 10 play with an unbeaten record while the Panthers (1-3-1) drop their third game.

KEY MOMENT

• 2^nd half – Dayton dominated the second 45 minutes with 31 shots to EIU's two attempts and scored both of its goals.

SCORING BREAKDOWN

• 64:11 - Senior Forster Ajago (4th goal) draws and converts a penalty.
• 86:13 – Senior Andy Sanchez (4th goal) slotted home the finish to the near post off the assists from freshman Casper Svendby and sophomore Michael Adedokun.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Dayton outshot EIU 20-0 in the first half alone. The Flyers went on to out-shot the Panthers 51-2.
• The Flyers moved up in the United Soccer Coaches poll just before the game from No. 18 in the nation to No. 17.
• Adedokun had a season-high 12 shots in the contest, putting three on target.
• Goalkeeper Dario Caetano recorded his third shutout of the season.
• Ajago and Sanchez both scored to stay tied for the team-lead with four goals each. That ranks them tied for 12^th in the nation individually.

COACH'S COMMENTS
"It was a frustrating night having 51 shots and only scoring two goals," said head coach Dennis Currier. "Our overall accuracy was just off tonight. I have to give a lot of credit to EIU's goalkeeper as well coming up with 13 saves. Ultimately, we found a way to win and will continue to work on improving this week in training for the start of our conference play."

UP NEXT

• The Flyers will remain at home for the Atlantic 10 opener against Saint Joseph's Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at Baujan Field.