THE JUNGLE SOCCER COMPLEX, MOBILE, Ala. - Despite holding the NAIA's ninth-ranked team Keiser University (Fla.) to just three shots across 90 minutes, the University of Mobile Men's Soccer program, who enters the 2023 season ranked No. 2 in the NAIA, fell to the Seahawks 2-0 on Thursday evening, Aug. 24 to open the 2023 season. Mobile, led by 10th-year head coach Daniel Whelan, dominated possession of the ball throughout the match, but was unable to defend two second half goals by Keiser.
Thursday's meeting between Mobile and Keiser is the third meeting over the last two years, with Keiser winning each match over the Rams, including the 2021 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship final.
Inside the Box Score
Mobile managed a total of 10 shots in the first half, while holding the Seahawks to zero shots through the first 45 minutes. With the scored tied 0-0 at the break, it was Keiser who came out hot early in the second, notching the first goal of the match on the first shot taken by the team. Keiser's goal came in the 52nd minute.
Despite several chances, Mobile's shots continued to just miss and Keiser eventually netted an insurance goal in the 61st minute. Trailing 2-0, Keiser's back line held against the Mobile offense and the Rams were shut out in the first match of the season. Mobile ended the first match of the year with 21 total shots taken, seven on-goal, but earned just one corner kick. Lucas Ros, Zacharia Hasler, and Joseph McMahon all led the Rams with three shots each in the loss.
Back to Work on a Hot Saturday Afternoon
The Rams have a quick turnaround following a tough loss to No. 9 Keiser on Thursday as Mobile is scheduled to face Southwestern University (Okla.) on Saturday afternoon at home. Saturday's match is set for 2:00 p.m. CT at the Jungle, with temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees in Mobile, Ala.
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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.
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