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Cody Clark
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Winner AUM AUM (5-0-4 (4-0-1 GSC))
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West Ala. UWA (5-2-2 (3-1-1 GSC))
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(5-0-4 (4-0-1 GSC))
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West Ala. UWA
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West Ala. UWA 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Cody Clark

Hanson's Two Goals Help Warhawks Tame Tigers

LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The Auburn University at Montgomery men's soccer team got a brace from Adam Hanson, including the game-winning goal in the 56th minute of action, and the Warhawks shut out the University of West Alabama in the second half to remain unbeaten on the season. 

THE WARMUP

Score: AUM 2, UWA 1
Records: AUM 5-0-4 (4-0-1 GSC) | UWA 5-2-2 (3-1-1 GSC)
Series: AUM trails 3-4-3
Location: Livingston, Ala. | Tiger Stadium
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Almost 12 minutes into the match, the Tigers drew first blood.
  • Killian Griffin headed in a perfect pass from Shane Pettit to put the home team up first 1-0.
  • In the 29th minute, the Warhawks answered the bell.
  • Adam Hanson cleared a ball toward midfield and Luke Wilson won possession. Wilson carried the ball through the teeth of the Tiger defense and connected a backheel flick to Hanson, who beat the goalkeeper to the near post and tied the match 1-1.
  • The Warhawks struck first in the second half, as Hanson converted with his left foot in the 56th minute as the visitors stole a 2-1 advantage.
  • Hanson's second-half goal proved to be the game-winner, as AUM used a strong defensive effort late to clear away a handful of West Alabama attempts at a tying goal.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • The Warhawks took 12 shots to eight for the Tigers.
  • AUM shut out West Alabama in the second half.
  • The match featured eight yellow cards and a red card.
  • William Blake continues to pace the GSC in goals against average (.353) and save percentage (.900).
  • Both sides combined for 33 fouls in a physical battle on the pitch.
FROM THE SIDELINE

"Once again, I am so proud of the desire and determination of this group," head coach Matthew Thorne said. "UWA is one of the best teams we have seen this year and it was a strongly contested, passionate game at Tiger Stadium. Not many teams will take three points at Tiger Stadium this season. Up the Warhawks!"

UP NEXT

The Warhawks return home to the AUM Soccer Complex and play host to Spring Hill College for a 7:30 p.m. kick-off on Friday, October 6.

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