MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – The VMI men's soccer team hung tough for over a half of play Thursday, but Robert Morris University finished strong to post a 5-0 win in the 2023 season opener for both teams at the North Athletic Complex.

How it happened:
*Despite two solid scoring opportunities in the game's first 45 minutes, the Keydets trailed 1-0 at intermission. Freshman Jesse Lee had a great chance to tie the score late in the first half but the RMU keeper got a hand on the shot and it bounced over the cage
*Robert Morris scored midway through the first half and tacked on three goals in the first 23 minutes of the second half
* VMI keeper Zack Murphy made two saves
*Colin Blandford, Yeirin Mejia and Adhbuth Sista also had shots for the Keydets and VMI earned two corner kicks

Next Time:
*VMI travels to Navy for another non-conference match Monday at 7 p.m.Tweet #

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