Temple University Athletics
MEN'S SOCCER TOPS DUQUESNE, 1-0, IN KEY A-10 CLASH
10.22.04 | Men's Soccer
AMBLER, PA -- Sophomore Chris Shelton tallied the first goal of his career in the 10th minute of play and the Temple defense made it stand up as the Owls defeated Duquesne, 1-0, on Ambler Field Friday afternoon. The win improved
The Owl defense, which has allowed just 1.17 goals against average on the season, held the Dukes to nine total shots, including just one in the second half. Senior Patrick Hannigan made four saves in recording his fourth shutout of the season and 16th of his career. Senior Andy Watto, juniors Joe Brocker and Timmy Greer along with
Senior Nate Webb, who has been hampered all season with a back injury, played 80 minutes in the contest. It was the most time he has spent on the field all season.
The contest was a rematch of last year's A-10 semifinal which saw the Owls advance on penalty kicks, 1-1 (5-4). Duquesne, which has not allowed more than one goal in any A-10 match this year, had its four-game win streak snapped. It was the Dukes' first conference road game of the year.
