ROANOKE, Va. -- The Randolph WildCats men's soccer team took a quick roadtrip to do battle with the Roanoke Maroons on Wednesday evening. The 'Cats found themselves in an early hole, ultimately falling 3-1.
The host Maroons tallied a goal in the first 15 minutes of the contest, and controlled a 1-0 lead at half. A quick goal after the break for Roanoke gave them a 2-0 lead in the 46th minute, before wrapping up their scoring in the 82nd minute. The WildCats cut into the lead with a goal by
Marcus Cortes, a high center shot that sailed to the back of the net in the 83rd minute.
Randolph was limited to nine shots on the night, with just two coming on goal.
Dominic Cortes corralled seven saves in the loss.
The loss moves the 'Cats to 4-4-1, 1-1-0 in ODAC play. They continue their four game road trip at Randolph-Macon on Saturday, Oct. 3. That match is set to begin at noon in Ashland.
