LOS ANGELES – Seattle University men’s soccer fell 2-0 at Loyola Marymount on Saturday evening at Sullivan Field, conceding twice in a two-minute span in the first half.
The Redhawks (4-5-3, 1-1-2) surrendered the opening goal in the 12th minute before LMU added a second in the 14th minute to take a two-goal lead.
Seattle U looked to respond, generating four shots and earning four corner kicks in the first half. Brayden Smith put an early attempt on target, while Nico Wiskel tested the LMU goalkeeper just before halftime, but the Redhawks were unable to find the back of the net.
Seattle U increased its attacking pressure after the break, recording eight shots in the second half. Allen Saye Blegay Jr. put two attempts toward goal, including a shot on target in the 72nd minute. Leonardo Flores also forced a save in the 79th minute as the Redhawks continued to push for a breakthrough.
The Redhawks finished with 12 shots, including five on target, and seven corner kicks, compared to 15 shots and five corner kicks for LMU. Seattle U also outshot the Lions 8-5 in the second half.
Goalkeeper Aleksander Kapciak recorded three saves over 90 minutes as Seattle U continued to battle defensively. Despite generating more opportunities after halftime, the Redhawks could not overcome the early deficit and came away with a 2-0 road loss.
The Redhawks will lokk to bounce back when they host rivals Portland on Wednesday at Championship Field.
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