Crusaders Continue Streak With 3-1 Win
MU runs undefeated streak to five games with win over SHU
Sept. 22, 2007

Kris Lyons made four saves and got another from his defense in a 3-1 win over Siena Heights on Saturday.

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LIVONIA, Mich. – The Madonna men’s team scored four goals on the day – three for their own side while giving up an own goal and came away with a 3-1 win over visiting Siena Heights on Saturday at Greenmead Field. Darrel Quinn led the way for MU with a goal and an assist.

The Crusaders (6-2-2; 4-1-1 WHAC) dodged a bullet early in the game as the Saints’ Joel Parrish had two point blank shots with in a span of five seconds, with the first one being cleared off the line by a MU defender but was sent right back to Parrish who sent another shot towards the net but hit the cross bar and saw his shot bounce over the bar out of bounds.

MU got on the board in the 17th minute as Emilio Giorgi beat six defenders in the box and fired a shot past Andy Klenner to give Madonna a 1-0 lead.

The match became 1-1 just over a minute later as a Saint shot was chipped by a Crusader defender past Kris Lyons for an own goal and a 1-1 contest.

Quinn provided the excitement in the 35th minute as SHU was whistled for a foul inside the penalty area and MU was awarded a penalty kick. Quinn stepped up to the spot and fired his shot shoulder high to the left side of the net after Klenner dove right to give the Crusaders a lead they would not relinquish.

Madonna iced the match away in the 83rd minute as newcomer Makesi Lewis took a pass from Quinn just outside the 18-yard box and rolled a shot to the far post that eluded the reach of Klenner for a 3-1 Madonna final.

Lyons was tested, making four stops and was helped out by a save from his defense. Quinn led the way for the offense, posting the game winning goal and an assist.

The Crusaders have a week until they are back in action, this time traveling to Davenport for a 12:00 pm kickoff with the Panthers. MU will be looking for a little revenge as DU came to Livonia and left with a 2-1 win on Sept. 4.

 


 Contact:
Patrick Moore, Sports Information Director
(734) 432-5834
pimoore@madonna.edu