Men's soccer continue their hot start on the road to nationals
The Ontario Tech men's soccer team continued their hot start on the road to nationals, taking down the visiting Nipissing Lakers 5-0.
OSHAWA, Ont – The Ontario Tech men's soccer team continued their hot start on the road to nationals, taking down the visiting Nipissing Lakers 5-0.
Alex Maadanian (Markham, Ont.) scored the first goal for the Ridgebacks in the 37th minute. Just minutes later, Alexander Irwin ( London, Ont.) took his turn, scoring his first of the game with help from Maadanian.
After halftime, Irwin put in his second on a penalty kick. Kairo Coore (Whitby, Ont.) came flying down the field with two more goals to end the night for Ontario Tech.
The Ridgebacks will now get a break before they return to action on September 14 at 3:15 p.m. when they take on the Carleton Ravens.
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