Bristol, TN – Southern Wesleyan dropped the game against the King Tornado on Friday afternoon in a 12-1 final score.

The Warriors recorded 21 shots with eight shots on goal in their fifth game of the season.  Southern Wesleyan was led by Diego Hernandez and Jon-Luke Rodriguez both led the team with five shots.  Hernandez led the team with three shots on goal, and Rodriguez followed with two.  Rodriguez scored the Warriors first goal of the season in the game.  Brandon Trimby played all ninety minutes in goal and collected nine saves.

 
Game Vitals

Final: King 12, Southern Wesleyan 1

Records: Southern Wesleyan (0-5 / CC 0-5) King (2-3-1 / CC 2-2-1)


 
How It Happened

Southern Wesleyan attacked the net early as both Zachary Hurst and Tyler Zoucha put up shots, however the Tornado kept their shots from paying off.  King countered to score back-to-back goals by Ruben Laureano and Ben Delisle to put them ahead 2-0.  Despite trailing the Tornado, the Warriors persisted in attacking the net with shots by Jon-Luke Rodriguez.  At half, the Tornado led the game 5-0.

The Warriors maintained the pressure as they came back to the field after half with shots by Hurst and Diego Hernandez, but Collin Parsons saved the ball from reaching the back of the net.  King countered with attacks of their own, but Brandon Trimby and the Warriors defense kept the Tornado from furthering their lead.  Southern Wesleyan's efforts paid off as Hernandez passed the ball up to Rodriguez, who weaved around the goalkeeper and then sent the ball into the back of the net to put the Warriors down 5-1.  King regained their five goal advantage minutes later off the foot of Laureano.  Despite more shots on goal by Hurst, Rodriguez and Zoucha, the Tornado won the game 12-1.

 
What's Next

Southern Wesleyan will return to Childs Field on March 31 as they host the North Greenville Crusaders at 7:30 p.m.  They will close out regular season on the road against the Belmont Abbey Crusaders on April 10 at 7 p.m.