Baron’s soccer
Barons soccer suffers loss against the Capital University Comets
By Owen Cox Staff Writer The Franciscan University men’s soccer team lost 3-2 against the Capital University Comets on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. The Comets scored the first goal within the first five minutes of the game. The goal gave the opposing team an early lead and put pressure on the Barons to respond. […]
Barons soccer team takes down Spartans for 12th win of the season
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team put away another win against the D’Youville College Spartans at home Saturday, Oct. 26. The match began with high intensity as senior midfielder Ian Baldau scored the first goal five minutes into the game off an assist from sophomore midfielder Nick Miller. The Spartans came back with […]
Barons roll Hawks on home field in record-setting match
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team set the school record for most goals in one game with a 9-0 victory over Hilbert College at home Saturday, Oct. 19. Right from the beginning, the Barons came out striving for a goal. In the first minutes of the match, a few players made attempts at […]
Barons soccer overcomes Bobcat defense to net another win
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team annihilated the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Bobcats 6-0 at home Tuesday, Oct. 15. The top of the match was slow for the Barons as energy was low. This caused many of their scoring efforts to fall short, and the Bobcats possessed the ball well. […]
Athlete Spotlight: JP Bobak: Playing like a pro
NICK MERSCH SPORTS EDITOR Opposing defenders, beware: junior JP Bobak is set on taking the Barons to victory this soccer season with his impressive footwork and offensive prowess. Soccer has always been a big part of this theology major’s life. “I’ve been playing soccer with my brothers ever since I could walk. They are the […]
Barons win comeback victory over La Roche
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Barons men’s soccer team defeated La Roche College 5-2, scoring five goals straight, Wednesday, Oct. 9. The Barons came out ready to play, and within the first few minutes, junior midfielder Sebastian Koehler attempted to cross the ball, but it was too deep, and the La Roche keeper tracked it down. Senior […]
Barons fall to conference rivals during homecoming weekend
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team suffered a tough loss to nationally ranked No. 12 Penn State Behrend Saturday, Oct. 5. It was a rough start for the Barons at the top of the first half as energy levels were low. This cost them a goal, and Penn State Behrend […]
Barons soccer team defeats Student Princes in heated home game
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER The Franciscan University of Steubenville men’s soccer team prevailed 2-1 over Heidelberg University in a high-tension game Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Barons, though calm at the beginning, picked up speed as the game progressed, and they began to control the field. Junior midfielder JP Bobak made a centering attempt early, but unfortunately, the opposing keeper […]
Barons soccer shuts out Waynesburg Yellow Jackets for non-conference win
HANNAH DOYLE STAFF WRITER The Barons men’s soccer team secured a 3-0 win against the Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets at Wednesday afternoon’s home match. The Barons’ offense came out strong in the first half, challenging the Yellow Jackets’ defense relentlessly. Early on in the game, a Waynesburg defender gave up a handball in the box, sending […]
Barons impeach Presidents in successful soccer campaign
SARAH WANDOR STAFF WRITER Wednesday afternoon on its home turf, the Barons men’s soccer team defeated Washington & Jefferson College, bringing its winning streak to three games. The Barons came out on fire and hungry for a win, playing aggressively and quickly. In the fifth minute, junior midfielder Joe Muldoon made a perfect shot off an assist […]