McKendree's Fraser Williams netted the lone goal of the game in the 15th minute to make it 1-0. Judson had two shots in the period from Leonardo Silva and Gustavo Oliveira but none could get by McKendree's goalie, Joe Sager. McKendree out shot Judson, 11-5, as Judson took three shots in the second half.
Sager recorded two saves while Judson keep Alex Tyton had five saves.
Judson will face Grand View (Iowa) at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the final match of the Judson University Soccer Classic.
Milos Bajic and Leonardo Silva lead the Judson Eagles attack but came up short neither being able to put a shot in. Playing in his first collegiate match freshman Sven Moeller played all 90 minutes and helped the team at the midfield position. He provided several shots on goal and played an excellent transition game.
On the McKendree side, Fraser Williams and Sam James led the battle, each taking at least five shots on goal. Williams diligence at shooting proved beneficial and his lone goal come midway through the first half was enough to ensure a McKendree win. Sam James a sophomore from England had five shots on goal just in the first half alone, adding a handful more in the second half.
Although these teams were evenly matched, the McKendree bearcats outshot the Judson eagles 2:1 with a solitary goal coming in the 31st minute
The Judson Soccer Classis continues Saturday August 30, as the Judson men will take on Grandview University at 2:30pm.
