ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The RMU men's soccer team saw its season come to an end in the NCAA Tournament First Round, falling to Michigan, 2-0, at U-M Soccer Stadium. The Wolverines scored in both halves to advance to the Second Round, while the Colonials close their campaign with a 9-7-3 overall record.
FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS
- RMU opened with intent as John Paul Mbuthia's left-footed shot forced a save from Michigan goalkeeper Isaiah Goldson.
- Michigan struck first in the ninth minute, with Matthew Fisher scoring from distance.
- Lucas Barsoee nearly equalized in the 17th minute, but his shot off a cross was stopped by Goldson.
- Late in the half, the Wolverines were issued a yellow card, their first of the match.
SECOND HALF HIGHLIGHTS
- The game grew increasingly physical, with RMU receiving six yellow cards and Michigan one.
- RMU's best chance to level came in the 77th minute when Victor Koah's long-range effort was saved.
- Michigan doubled their lead in the 80th minute on a strike by Duilio Herrera, securing their place in the Second Round.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
A SEASON TO REMEMBER
This marked RMU's fourth appearance in the NCAA Tournament and their first since 2005. The Colonials' historic season included capturing their first Horizon League title under second-year head coach
Jonathan Potter.
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