Men’s Soccer Secures Season-Opening Victory with Dominant Second-Half Performance
After a tightly contested start, the Muskies controlled the second half taking the season opener against Anderson, 3-1.
Muskingum
1-0-0, 0-0-0
3
Anderson (Ind.)
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1 | 2 | 3 |
|
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
Scoring Summary
1st
- 23:57 -
Jacob Gulu
(Muskingum)
1st
- 41:06 -
Jack Harris
(Anderson (Ind.))
2nd
- 63:00 -
Jacob Gulu
(Muskingum)
2nd
- 69:26 -
Keshaun Jones
(Muskingum)
Game Leaders
Anderson (Ind.)
G:
Jack Harris
- 1
A:
N/A
Sh:
Noah Neu
- 6
Sv:
Braydon Kennedy
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Muskingum | Anderson (Ind.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 14 (7) | 20 (6) |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Fouls | 13 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
August 29, 2025
After a tightly contested start, the Muskies controlled the second half, taking the season opener against Anderson, 3-1.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (1-0), Anderson(0-1)
- Location: Anderson, Ind. (Fridley Field)
- Season Opener - Raven/Quaker Classic
Inside the Numbers
- Senior Jacob Gulu exploded offensively, scoring two goals on three shots.
- Freshman Keshaun Jones made an impressive collegiate debut, applying consistent pressure on the defense with four shots and netting one goal.
- Junior Jonathan Gonzales contributed strong team play, recording the game's only assist.
- Senior Keaton Taylor chipped in with two shots on goal.
- Junior Hunter Keivens, senior Evan Laraba, freshman Joshua Diaz, junior Jonathan Gonzales, and sophomore Deaton Shade each added one shot to round out the Muskingum offensive push.
- Freshman goalkeeper Jack Thamann secured five saves in a full 90 minutes between the pipes.
- Jack Harris led the Anderson offense with one goal.
- Braydon Kennedy recorded three saves in just under 80 minutes of play, while Karter Denson added one save in relief.
Up Next
Muskingum will stay in Anderson, Ind., to take on Earlham this Saturday, Aug. 30. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.