Findlay, Ohio – The University of Findlay men's soccer team defended its home field on Saturday, October 10, earning a 2-1 victory over Malone University at DeHaven Field. The Oilers scored once in each half to build a two-goal advantage before holding off a late Pioneer goal to secure the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) win. With the victory, Findlay improves to 8-3-1 overall and 5-3-1 in G-MAC play. Malone falls to 2-9-1 overall and 1-7-1 in conference action.
Findlay opened the scoring in the 34th minute when junior defender Emerson Layman headed home a ball that slipped through traffic following a Tyson Woodring throw-in.
The Oilers continued to apply pressure in the second half and doubled their lead in the 77th minute. Masyn Buehrer scored an unassisted goal at the 76:01 mark, putting Findlay ahead 2-0 and giving the home side some breathing room.
Malone responded in the 86th minute as Julius Eckmann scored off an assist from Valentino Makhubele to cut the deficit to one. Findlay's defense held firm over the closing minutes, preserving the 2-1 victory.
Findlay finished with a commanding 21-8 advantage in shots, including a 7-2 edge in shots on goal. The Oilers also held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks. Goalkeeper Ethan Hensley recorded one save in the win, while the Findlay defense limited Malone to just two shots on target.
The Oilers will look to carry their momentum into their next contest on Thursday, October 15, where they will be back at home to take on Ashland at 1 pm.
