The Misericordia University men's soccer team moved into sole possession of third place in the MAC Freedom with a 2-1 win over DeSales, Tuesday night at Mangelsdorf Field.
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Max Gariano and
Rocky Russo scored goals and
Drew Weaver had two assists as the Cougars extended their unbeaten streak to four straight games.
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After allowing a goal in the second minute, the Cougars pulled even six minutes later. Weaver's header on a corner kick caromed off the crossbar where Gariano headed home the rebound.
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Jaden Haig threaded a diagonal pass through two defenders to Weaver who played a pass to Russo who dribbled into the box and placed a left-footed strike into the right corner of the goal from 12 yards out to put MU up 2-1 with his first career goal at 72:02.
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Russo nearly added an insurance goal in the 81
st minute, but his shot from the left flank bent just wide of the right post.
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Mason Hayward made four saves in goal for the Cougars.
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