EAU CLAIRE, Wis. –
Zac Monnett scored the lone goal of the evening to give the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's soccer team (5-4-2, 2-0-0 WIAC) a conference win at UW-Eau Claire's (5-3-4, 0-1-1) on Saturday night.
The victory marks the Pioneers' first win in the teams' last seven meetings.
Monnett struck in the 38
th minute off an assist from freshman
Calen Wahlberg and the go-ahead goal was all that was needed for UW-Platteville to claim its second conference win of the season.
The Blugolds saw the most chances, holding a 14-6 edge in shots, but only a 4-3 advantage in shots on goal. Along with two shots by Monnett, Wahlberg tallied two shots, placing one on frame.
Sophomore
Connor Waite totaled four saves as he collected his second shutout of the season.
Next up, the Pioneers host Carthage College on Wednesday, Oct.14 for a 7 p.m. non-conference game.
