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Men’s Soccer Snaps Skid, Takes Down Navy, 1-0
9/10/2024 9:25:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Revolutionaries tie all-time series vs. Midshipmen
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The George Washington University men's soccer team (2-4-0, 0-0-0 A-10) defeated Navy (1-3-2, 0-0-0 Patriot) in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday night, 1-0. The Revolutionaries got an early goal from first-year forward Louis Crofts and never surrendered their lead, snapping a three-game losing streak and moving to 2-4-0 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
21ST MINUTE: Forward Alex Nicholson sent a pass across the box to Will Turner, but Turner - who was covered by a Navy defender - allowed the pass to keep rolling to the open feet of Crofts, who fired home a one-timed shot for his second goal of the year. Nicholson picked up an assist on the play.
NOTEABLE
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With the victory, GW tied the all-time series against Navy at 13-13-5.
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GW held Navy to just one shot in the first half. In total, shots were tied 8-8 with GW holding a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Tom Macauley picked up his first win of the season and his career, making two saves in the shutout performance.
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With his second goal of the year, Crofts took the team lead in goals (2) and points (4).
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GW picked up its first win away from home this year, moving to 1-2-0 on the road.
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Navy's Rowan Browne was issued the only card of the match, a yellow card in the 87th minute.
UP NEXT
The Revolutionaries have a week-long break before their next match, which comes on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Iona. Kickoff in New Rochelle, N.Y., is set for 1 p.m.
GW fans can get in the game by supporting NIL opportunities for Buff & Blue student-athletes through contributions to the Friends of George Collective. Fans can also directly support through donations to the Buff & Blue Fund.
For more information on GW Athletics, fans are encouraged to visit GWsports.com, or follow the Revolutionaries on social media through X (@GWsports) and Instagram (@gwsports).
