Buena Vista, VA - In the team's third meeting, Centre College (3-0) dominated the first half, securing a 18-9 victory over the Knights, who now stand at 0-4 for the season.
Centre took an early lead within the first six minutes, but Gabe King leveled the score at one apiece with a goal assisted by Tyson Mauri. Despite this, the Colonels regained the lead by the end of the first half, leaving the Knights trailing as they entered the second quarter.
The Knights showed early promise in the second quarter, with Tyson Mauri and Cutrer scoring goals to bring the game to 3-2. However, Centre's offense surged, scoring four goals in the following six minutes, leaving the Knights struggling to keep up.
In the third quarter, Centre continued to extend their lead with two more goals before Gabe King managed to score his second goal of the game. Despite King's efforts, Centre maintained a significant advantage, and a goal from Porter Wells widened the gap.
In a late-game push, Gabe King responded with three goals in three minutes, bringing his total to five goals for the game. However, Centre College secured the win with a final score of 18-9.
Looking ahead, the Knights aim to bounce back in their upcoming match against Southwestern University on Friday, March 1st, marking the first meeting between the two programs.
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