BLINN MEN’S SOCCER WINS FIRST GAME–BUC W0MEN DROP OPENER
Blinn College men’s soccer launch program with 2-1 win over Angelina
Blinn College men’s soccer (1-0, 1-0) claimed the first win in program history after defeating Angelina College, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Rankin Field to open the season.
“It is exciting to claim my first victory as a head coach, but I am more excited for them than I am for myself,” said head coach Jorden Smith. “They worked hard, stayed with it and deserved the win.”
Freshman midfielder Breitner Assafoga scored both goals for the Buccaneers in the victory.
Assafoga gave the Buccaneers a 1-0 lead early in the game after scoring in the 10th minute.
Angelina managed to even the score 1-1 in the 28th minute, but never grabbed the lead throughout the game.
The Buccaneers and Roadrunners played a close second half until Breitner produced a second goal for Blinn in the 83rd minute to ensure the victory.
“It was an honor to be the first player to score in Blinn College men’s soccer history,” Breitner said. “We all worked as a team up and down the field and were able to hustle for the win.”
The Buccaneers will head on the road for a conference game against Jacksonville College on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
Blinn College women’s soccer falls to Angelina in season opener, 6-1
Blinn College women’s soccer (0-1, 0-1) fell to Angelina College by the score of 6-1 in the season opener at Rankin Field on Saturday afternoon.
“Their first 20 minutes were phenomenal and they did everything that we asked for,” said Blinn head coach Jorden Smith. “We are super happy with what we saw from them and if we can maintain that for an entire game then we will be good for the rest of the season.”
Angelina grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute, but the Buccaneers fought hard to stay competitive and even the score. Freshman midfielder Katie Rabold scored the Buccaneers’ sole goal of the game and the first in Blinn College women’s soccer history to tie the game 1-1 in the first half.
“I was so hyped and excited to score the first goal for Blinn and really enjoyed celebrating with my teammates,” Rabold said.
Angelina managed to take back a 2-1 lead by the end of the first half and went on to score four more goals in the second half to take a 6-1 victory.
The Buccaneers will look for their first win of the season on the road in a conference match-up against Jacksonville College on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.
(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer. Blinn Information)