DALTON, Ga. - A slow start sunk the Eagles in Saturday's SSAC matchup on the road against Dalton State 3-0.
Justin Riescher's 10th minute goal was followed by a 15th minute effort to complete his brace. 10 minutes later, Zachary Perry finished the scoreline. Jeremiah Ruth had two assists and Santiago Moore joined Perry with one assist each.
Cristobal Romero saved the next five shots he'd face on target to give the Eagles a chance to claw back in, but Faulkner was unable to score despite putting all six of their shots on target. Romero ended the match with six saves.
Guilherme Mondaini and
Hiago Gaspar each had two shots in the match.
The Eagles are now 0-7 all-time against Dalton State.
Faulkner welcomes Middle Georgia March 18th for a conference game at 7:30 p.m.