BUCS SWEEP PARIS IN SOCCER DOUBLE HEADER

Funderburk scores two goals for Blinn in shutout of Paris, 2-0

Buccaneers record fourth shutout this season

Karson Funderbunk

PARIS, Texas — Karson Funderburk scored two goals to help lead the Blinn College women’s soccer team (6-8, 4-7) to a 2-0 shutout win over Paris Junior College on Sunday afternoon.

“It was a very physical game and our girls had a very good, disciplined performance,” said Michael McBride, Blinn head coach. “Scoring two goals and having a clean sheet on the road is something we are very happy about.”

Hope Hillhouse

Goalie Hope Hillhouse recorded six saves in Blinn’s fourth shutout this season.

Kaley Kaspar helped out on offense with three shots and Janay Wilson recorded an assist.

Wilson assisted Funderburk in Blinn’s first goal in the 18th minute for the Buccaneers to take an early 1-0 lead. Blinn extended its lead to 2-0 when Funderburk scored in the 56th minute. The Buccaneers held onto the 2-0 advantage for the remainder of the game.

Next, Blinn will return home to face off against No. 14 Louisiana State University Eunice in a non-conference match on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. at Rankin Field.

Norsworthy‘s goal enough for Blinn to defeat Paris, 1-0

Goalie JT McCoy records shutout with four saves

Derek Norsworthy

PARIS, Texas — Derek Norsworthy’s goal and JT McCoy’s four saves were the winning factors in the Blinn College men’s soccer team’s (9-4, 8-3) 1-0 win over Paris Junior College on Sunday afternoon on the road.

JT McCoy

“It was a closely fought game and we are pleased that we escaped with the win,” said Michael McBride, Blinn head coach.

Norsworthy scored for Blinn in the 11th minute and the Buccaneers were able to hold onto the 1-0 lead for the remainder of the game.

McCoy recorded Blinn’s third shutout this season. On offense, Stefan Fevrier Sildor led the Buccaneers with three shots, while Ethan Unger recorded two.

Next, Blinn will compete against Coastal Bend College on the road on Friday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.buccaneersports.com.

(COURTESY: Tara Dreyer, Blinn Information)

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