MOBILE, Ala. - On a weekend that saw the University of Mobile Soccer program welcome back former players for the UM Soccer Alumni Weekend, the fourth-ranked University of Mobile Men's Soccer team hosted and defeated Middle Georgia State 7-1 on Saturday evening, Oct. 8. The Rams have now won three-straight matches after their lone loss on the year, advancing the overall record on the 2022 season to 9-1-1. Mobile's conference record moves to 4-1-0, while the loss against the Rams on Saturday keeps Middle Georgia State winless on the season at 0-10-0 overall.
Bynoe For Three; Scarbrough Subs in For Two More
Prior to Saturday evening's match featuring the Rams and Knights of Middle Georgia State, 12 seniors from the UM Men's Soccer program were honored for Senior Day. Joshua Bynoe was included among those 12, and recorded his season-best match in front of fans and his Father who made the trip from England to support his son on Senior Day.
Bynoe put in the first score of the match in just the second minute of the match and later added one more goal in the first quarter coming in the 27th minute. Additionally, Lucas Ros tallied a goal for the Rams in the 19th minute for his team-leading eighth goal of the season. After a successful penalty kick for Middle Georgia State, both teams went to halftime with Mobile leading, 3-1.
Coming out of the half, Bynoe notched his third goal of the match in the 53rd minute. Coming into Saturday's bout with Middle Georgia State, Bynoe had just three goals on the season. He brings his total to six on the season following his Saturday hat trick on Senior Day.
With the Rams up 4-1 halfway through the second half, Mobile Head Coach Daniel Whelan subbed in several reserves from off his bench, including newcomers Darlinton Aboagye and Jeb Scarbrough. Aboagye managed to score his second goal of the season in the 72nd minute with a header strike following a free kick from Kevin Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald was given the assist.
Jeb Scarbrough, who checked into the match for Joshua Bynoe, put together his first collegiate multi-goal match, scoring late in the 86th and 90th minutes of the match. Scarbrough's two goals brings his total to three on the year. From there, the Rams came away with the 7-1 win.
Mobile Dominates Box Score
During the match, the Rams managed to take a whopping 39 shots in the match, 22 coming alone in the first 45 minutes. Joshua Bynoe led all players with nine shots in Saturday's win, being followed by four players who tallied four shots each. 16 of Mobile's 39 shots were on goal.
On the defensive side, the Mobile backline allowed just three shots over the course of the 90 minutes played, including Middle Georgia State's penalty kick. Mobile goalkeeper Archie Bean had a quiet match in earning the win as he did not pick up a save.
Staying Home
The Rams will stay in town prior to their next match on the schedule and are set to host Pensacola Christian College on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Jungle for a 7:00 p.m. CT match. Tuesday's match is a non-conference, non-divisional match against the Eagles of PCC, with Mobile winning all three matches played in their history.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
