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Moravian Falls to Rival Muhlenberg Under the Lights on Makuvek Field

Junior goalie Christian Beebe takes a goal kick in the second half versus Muhlenberg College on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Mairi West '23
Junior goalie Christian Beebe takes a goal kick in the second half versus Muhlenberg College on John Makuvek Field. Photo by Mairi West '23

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University men's soccer team saw its four-match winning streak come to an end as the Greyhounds fell to rival Muhlenberg College, 2-0, in non-conference action under the lights on John Makuvek Field Wednesday evening.

How It Happened

  • The squads played a scoreless first half with both teams having opportunities on the goal that needed diving saves
  • The Mules took a 1-0 lead in the 60th minute on a header shot after a foul on Moravian gave Muhlenberg what amounted to a short corner kick just outside the right side of the 18-yard box
  • Muhlenberg picked up another header goal in the 78th minute to double the edge to 2-0

Inside the numbers

  • Junior goalie Christian Beebe recorded five saves in his return to action after an injury
  • Muhlenberg held a 16-5 advantage in shots while Moravian had a 4-1 edge in corner kicks 

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Saturday, October 8 at Drew University, 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 15 vs. The University of Scranton, 1:00 p.m.