TAMPA, Fla. – The Auburn Montgomery men's soccer team closed out their 2021 opening weekend road trip with a hard-fought 1-0 loss to the University of Tampa Spartans.
 
With the loss, AUM's 2021 record sits at 1-1.
 
The Spartans logged the game's only goal in minute number 30, capitalizing on a quick counterattack following an AUM free kick to find the back of the net.
 
Despite holding Tampa to just three shots in period number two the Warhawks could not find an equalizer, giving way to the 1-0 final.
 
In goal, Alexander Kraus fell to 1-1-0 with the loss. The senior keeper converted on two of three save opportunities on the day.
 
Sunday's gritty contest featured 46 combined fouls, with AUM on the receiving end of 22 and Tampa tagged for 24. AUM took one corner kick and were whistled for six offside infractions while Tampa recorded five corners and drew four offside calls.
 
"Today was a very hard-fought game," Head Coach Matthew Thorne said. "Our lads gave 100 percent. We pushed for an equalizer, but it wasn't to be. Tampa is a top college team and these tough games will only help prepare us for conference. "

The men's soccer team will be back in action on Friday, Sept. 10 when they take to the road for a 6:00 p.m. (CST) tilt at Clayton State.
 
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