MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Freshman
Brady Eubanks netted his first career goal, scoring the game-winning tally in the 72nd minute to lift RMU men's soccer to a 2-1 victory over Waynesburg Thursday afternoon. The Colonials improve to 2-1 to begin the 2026 season.
FIRST HALF
Just five minutes into the match, Waynesburg earned a free kick just outside the 18-yard box. Off the ensuing cross, Josh Smith put a shot off the post and into the net to give the Yellow Jackets an early 1-0 lead.
Despite the early deficit, Waynesburg would not record another shot on goal the rest of the match.
RMU controlled much of the remainder of the half, recording six shots but unable to find the equalizer before halftime.
SECOND HALF
The Colonials came out firing in the second half, creating several high-danger opportunities, including close chances from Eubanks and
Riley Cotton that were turned away.
RMU finally broke through in the 68th minute.
Giovanni Dennis played a perfectly placed ball over the Waynesburg backline and into the path of
Joaquin Fazal. Fazal took a touch before slotting his shot into the bottom-left corner to even the score at 1-1.
Just four minutes later, the Colonials took the lead.
Following a strong passing sequence from
Jonah Geike and
John Krug, the duo set up Eubanks at the top of the box. The freshman hammered a left-footed shot into the back of the net to give RMU its first lead of the afternoon and score his first career goal.
After taking the lead, the Colonials locked down defensively, not allowing Waynesburg to record another shot attempt as RMU held on for the 2-1 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- RMU outshot Waynesburg, 19-3, including an 8-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- The Colonials recorded seven corner kicks, while the Yellow Jackets had five.
- Waynesburg was whistled for nine fouls, while RMU committed 11.
- Abdul Kamara and Oscar Bech played all 90 minutes for the Colonials.
COLONIAL FIRSTS
Several Colonials recorded their first career points in Thursday's victory. Fazal and Eubanks each scored their first career goals, with Eubanks' tally going down as the game-winner.
Dennis, Geike and Krug each recorded their first career assists in the victory.
Freshman
Mason Bizyak also made his collegiate debut, with the Peters Township native playing the final four minutes of the match.
UP NEXT
RMU returns to action Sunday, August 30, hosting Duquesne at 4:00 PM at the North Athletic Complex. The match will stream live on ESPN+.
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