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Wright State WSU (11-8-4, 4-4-0)
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Michigan MICH (11-4-6, 4-1-3)
Wright State WSU
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Michigan MICH
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Wright State WSU 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michigan MICH 0 0 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Wright State's historic run comes to an end Sunday

The Wright State men's soccer team battled 13th-seeded Michigan through a scoreless 110 minutes before a final verdict was decided by penalty kicks in the Second Round of the NCAA DI Men's Soccer Championship Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor.

"Seasons do end and although we did not win today, it doesn't feel like a loss," Raider head coach Jake Slemker said. "This team has made history and will forever be remembered!"

Through 45 minutes of play, neither the Raiders nor Wolverines were able to break the score-line. Both teams attempted five shots but Wright State finished the first half with two shots on goal to Michigan's zero. Deri Corfe led the efforts for the Raiders in the first half, with three shots (one on goal).

Stefan Rokvic looked to put the Raiders on the board in the 53rd minute but ultimately his shot went just wide of the right post. Though both teams battled through 90 minutes, that wasn't enough as the match headed into golden goal overtime. Two overtime periods also were unable to crown a winner as the match ultimately headed to penalty kicks.

Ids Hannema headed to the penalty kick line first for the Raiders, connecting to put Wright State up 1-0. Nebojsa Popovic was up first for the Wolverines, finding the back of the net to make the score 1-1. Deri Corfe connected to give the Raiders a 2-1 advantage before Austin Swiech hit the Wolverines' second PK. Harvey Slade's PK was saved by Michigan freshman goalkeeper Owen Finnerty to give the hosts the advantage.

Derick Broche's PK gave the Wolverines a 3-2 advantage before Stefan Rokvic tied it up for the Raiders. Jack Hallahan was up next for Michigan, converting on his PK. Jackson Dietrich would be the last Raider to head to the penalty spot, converting but ultimately that wouldn't be enough as Michigan's Marc Ybarra sent in what would be the game-deciding PK.

Wright State ends the year with an 11-8-4 record and a trio of firsts: first Horizon League Championship, first NCAA Championship appearance and first NCAA Championship win (over Notre Dame).

BY THE NUMBERS
  • Despite being out shot by only three shots (15 to 12), Wright State led the contest with a total of three shots on goal to Michigan's two
  • The Wolverines were awarded 15 corner kicks, while the Raiders had one such opportunity



 
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