LEBANON, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) â€" Andre Levarity scored his first career goal, but a late tally from Cumberland University handed the Milligan College men's soccer team a 2-1 loss Wednesday afternoon in their final nonconference match of the season at Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field. With the loss, Milligan fell to 5-6-2 overall (1-4-2 AAC), while Cumberland extended their win streak to five and improved their record to 6-4-2 (4-0 Mid-South) on the year.

LEVARITY GIVES BUFFS THE EARLY LEAD
Despite not controlling the ball the majority of the first half, the Buffaloes offense was able to execute in the final minutes of the first period to strike first. In the 45th minute Levarity opened the scoring and gave Milligan the 1-0 lead as he found the back of the net off of a rebound from a free kick. Roberto Fernandez Garrido was accredited with the assist, which was his third of the season.

The Buffs were able to finally make that late push after a foul by Cumberland allowed Milligan to take a free kick in their attacking third and press forward.

FINAL MINUTES PROVE COSTLY
Cumberland tied the match 1-1 in the 71st minute when Daniel Williams chased down a long ball on the left side of the pitch and scored into an empty net after beating Milligan's keeper Luke Dove at the top of the box.

The Phoenix continued to attack the Buffs defense as time began to wind down, and were able to break through late with the game-winner in the 87th minute courtesy of Bakary Bagayoko. Milligan was held without a shot for the final 19 and a half minutes.

BY THE NUMBERS
Cumberland outshot Milligan 28 to four on the day, including eight to three on shots on goal. Garrido, Levarity, Harry Griffin and Jack Royston each attempted a shot for the Buffs.

Defensively, Dove registered six saves, while Cumberland's goalkeeper Bennet Strutz came away with two.

UP NEXT
Milligan remains on the road for an Appalachian Athletic Conference match against Bryan College Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in Dayton, Tennessee. The Buffs' next home match will be Wednesday, Oct. 24, when they host Union College at 7 p.m.

ðŸ"·: Robert Kell, Creative Story Visuals