RIVER FALLS, Wis. – Sophomore
Jaxon Buckley (Kingsford, Mich./Kingsford) scored a pair of goals as the UW-Stevens Point men's soccer team (11-8-1) earned a 2-1 win over UW-River Falls (8-7-4) in the first round of the WIAC Tournament (presented by Culver's).
Buckley gave the Pointers an early lead with a goal in the eighth minute, his 13th goal of the season.
Amayo Bardeguez-Barrera (Boyne City, Mich./Boyne City) had an assist on the goal.
UWSP goalkeeper
Aissen Witter (Rothschild, Wis./D.C. Everest) had four saves in the first half to preserve the 1-0 advantage through halftime.
Buckley extended the UWSP lead to 2-0 in the 53rd minute. His eventual game-winner was assisted by
Marcelo Chavez (Verona, Wis./Verona Area). It was Buckley's fourth multi-goal match this season.
The Falcons spoiled the shutout bid in the 75th minute with a penalty kick goal. Witter made his 10th save of the match in the 89th minute to secure the win.
The Pointers advance to the WIAC Tournament semifinals on Friday (Nov. 6) at 7:00 p.m. UWSP will either be at UW-Platteville or at UW-Whitewater pending the other first-round outcome.
