LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Men's Soccer capped off the homestand with a defeat to Saint Peter's at Patchin Field on Monday.
 
In a physical battle that saw plenty of action, the Keydets (1-4-1) were downed, 2-1, by the Peacocks (2-3). Offensive opportunities were abundant, as both sides combined for 33 shots, with 13 on target.



 
Key Stats
- VMI posted 14 shots, with 10 coming in the second frame, and six shots on goal.
- Andres Fuentes-Ramos scored his first goal of the season.
- Zack Murphy snagged five saves.
- Jordan Savage had a team-high four shots with two on target.
- Seven Keydets played in all 90 minutes.



 
Scoring Summary
- SPU went up 1-0 after scoring inside the box (32:03).
- Right after the break, the Peacocks tallied their second goal off a throw in (47:47).
- After a foul on SPU, Fuentes-Ramos lined up a perfect shot, bowing around the defenders for VMI's lone goal (49:34), cutting the deficit in half.
- Despite playing shorthanded with 10 men on the pitch, the Keydets had four shot opportunities but could not get one to sneak past the Peacocks' goalie.
 
Next Up
The Keydets will hold off another match until Saturday, when they travel to Central Connecticut State. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. in New Britain, Connecticut.
 
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