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Official Athletics Site of the Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels
Ben Alram
Hannah Banfiel
4
Winner Oglethorpe OGL-M (5-1-1)
0
Piedmont PUM (2-3-1)
Winner
Oglethorpe OGL-M
(5-1-1)
4
Final
0
Piedmont PUM
(2-3-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Oglethorpe OGL-M 2 2 4
Piedmont PUM 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Story by Nyle Farooqui

Alram leads men’s soccer to 4-0 win at Piedmont

DEMOREST, Ga.—The Oglethorpe men's soccer program wiped out Piedmont University in a 4-0 road win on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak to three games. It was a quick start for Jon Akin's side as the first goal for the team came in the fourth minute.

Ben Alram opened the scoring after a great set piece play. It was the junior's third goal of the season. Parker McKnight had the assist off the free kick as he made a great pass to Alram in the box. It was the graduate student's first assist of the season.  

Just 10 minutes later, Oglethorpe doubled its advantage. Alram rose to the occasion once again as he fired the ball past Piedmont goalkeeper Bobby Wood and into the top corner after Piedmont failed to clear the ball. The men in black and yellow caused Piedmont problems with their high press. 

In the 53rd minute, Alram had a hat trick. It was a great bending shot to put the game out of reach for Piedmont. JR Cozine had the assist. It was the freshman's fifth assist of the season.

The Petrels put the icing on the cake in the 80th minute. Chris Veglia scored a stunning volley to ultimately confirm that Oglethorpe would escape the lion's den with three points. It was the freshman's second goal of the season.  

It was a great performance from the players. From the beginning of the match, Oglethorpe stamped its authority. The Petrels were quick and dangerous on the attack and were strong defensively. The collective hard work of the team paid off as they dominated using their signature style of play.

Match Facts

  • Oglethorpe's record is now 5-1-1. 
  • Oglethorpe has a nine-match unbeaten streak against Piedmont. The streak started after Oglethorpe's 6-3 victory against Piedmont in 2006.  
  • Alram currently leads the team in goals with five goals. 
  • Oglethorpe has shut out opponents in five out of seven matches played so far this season, including the last three. 

Up Next

Oglethorpe hosts Centre in the Southern Athletic Association opener on Saturday, Sept. 23, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Then, they play at Sewanee on Friday, Sept. 29, with kickoff set for 8:30 p.m. before coming back home to host Birmingham Southern October 6 with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m.   

 

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