Pfeiffer Men's Soccer Snaps Skid With 3-1 Win Over Averett

Misenheimer, N.C. (Oct. 3, 2018) – The Pfeiffer University men's soccer team halted a four-match skid with a 3-1 win over Averett University at Lefko Field on Wednesday evening.

The Falcons jumped up 1-0 when Haile Eve (Sandy's, Bermuda) weaved his way through three Cougar defenders in the 10^th minute and deposited the shot to the far post, out of the reach of Averett goalkeeper Austin Bramhall, giving Eve the game-winner and his first goal of the season.

Pfeiffer grabbed the 2-0 lead in the 48^th minute when Enrique Vargas (Asheboro, N.C.) received a pass from Chris Brown (Sneads Ferry, N.C.) and slotted it just out of reach for his third goal of the season.

In the 76^th minute, Carlos Cuadros (Asheboro, N.C.) scored his third of the year when he went near post in traffic to stake Pfeiffer to the 3-0 lead.

Averett was able to avoid the shutout when Johnny Kummander got an assist from Erik Blick in the 81^st minute to provide the 3-1 final.

With the win, Pfeiffer improves to 4-5 on the season and 1-4 in USA South play while Averett drops to 2-8-1 and 0-4-1 in league play.

The Falcons will return to play on Saturday, Oct. 6 with a 2:00 p.m. home kickoff against Maryville.