KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Bluefield University men's soccer team dropped a 6-1 decision to Johnson University Saturday evening in Appalachian Athletic Conference action.
The Rams got on the scoreboard first in the 34' when freshman forward Aubrey Meekins Jr. scored his third goal of the season to give Bluefield a 1-0 lead. Johnson nearly answered immediately, but senior goalkeeper Canaan Newman made a save on a header before the Rams carried their advantage into the final minutes of the half.
Johnson leveled the match in the 41', sending the teams into halftime tied at 1-1.
The Royals took control early in the second half, scoring in the 58' to take their first lead of the night. Bluefield continued to look for an equalizer, with freshman midfielder Leo Bascope forcing a save in the 68' and senior midfielder Landon Murnahan doing the same in the 84'.
Johnson added four goals over the final 19 minutes to pull away and secure the 6-1 victory.
Newman finished with six saves for the Rams, who recorded eight shots and four shots on goal. Bluefield also earned two corner kicks, while Johnson finished with 28 shots and 11 corner kicks.
Meekins Jr. led Bluefield with three shots and a goal, while Bascope added two shots and two shots on goal.
The Rams return home Wednesday, hosting Bryan at the East River Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.
