Huskies Fall 4-2 to Cardinals

Friday, October 14

St. Cloud, Minn.

7:00 P.M. CT

St. Cloud State

3-7-3, 2-6-1

Saginaw Valley State

9-0-4, 6-0-3

Saginaw Valley

St. Cloud St.

10/14/2022 9:22:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State men's soccer fell 4-2 to Saginaw Valley State on a chilly Friday night at Husky Stadium. Philip Caputo scored both of the Huskies goals during the match while Gage Steiner made five saves. Caputo is the third Husky to score a multi-goal game.

TURNING POINT

The match was held at a 2-2 draw until 74th minute of the game when Jonathan Monney of the Cardinals netted a goal for a 3-2 lead. Saginaw Valley scored again at the 82nd minute to close out the match.

TOP HUSKIES

Philip Caputo scored both of the Huskies goals
Gage Steiner made five saves
Owen Worsdell had two shots

QUOTABLES - St. Cloud State Head Coach Sean Holmes

"Anytime you get to compete against a top five nationally ranked opponent at your place, its a wonderful opportunity. I thought we were a little overwhelmed by the moment in the first 10-15 minutes of the game and giving up that first goal in the 8th minute which dug us a little bit into a hole. We responded briefly before conceding the second goal and at that point I was a little bit concerned. The introduction of Philip Caputo and his two goals really turned the game around. They were a product of a collective effort and a good fighting spirit. We knew the second would be tough. Saginaw Valley State coming off three consecutive ties were never going to be content with a fourth so we knew they were going to push. We almost put ourselves ahead very early again by Philip Caputo and weathered the storm there after. The third goal was a bit of back breaker. The fourth happened because we had to push to try to tie up the game so we were always going to be a little exposed at the back. As we put this game in the context of our development as a team over the season and a program in year two, these sort of games will make us better in the long run. I was pleased with how we competed. That was the important lesson of the night. It will be nice to have a couple days off and then get ready for UW-Parkside and Northern Michigan next weekend. I thought Gage Steiner was terrific. Nolan Pratumwon again has emerged as one of the strongest players in the conference I feel. There was some real quality from Miguel Konde Gwo, Owen Worsdell, and Mika Folstad going forward. All in all, a good night. The result wasn't what we wanted but I feel we are still making progress."

NOTABLES

Philip Caputo is the third Husky to score a multi-goal game in program history
Saginaw Valley out shot St. Cloud 13-11
Gage Steiner has 42 saves on the season

UP NEXT

The Huskies continue their homestead with Northern Michigan on Friday, October 21. On Sunday, October 23 St. Cloud will hose UW-Parkside.

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