The Aquinas men's soccer team put up a valiant effort on the road on Friday afternoon (Mar. 19) against #9 UNOH in Rossford, Ohio, but the home Racers tallied a goal in the 50th minute to earn a tough 1-0 victory. AQ and UNOH were scoreless at halftime before the early second half goal for the Racers ended up being the game-winner. 
 
It was the second top-20 opponent in the last week for the Saints. AQ drops to 5-2 on the year and 4-2 in WHAC action, with the only losses coming to #18 Indiana Tech last Saturday (Mar. 13) and Friday versus #9 UNOH. The Racers stay unbeaten at 6-0 overall and 5-0 in league play.
 
There was not much action in the opening 45 minutes, with UNOH recording all five shots and all four corner kicks. 11 first-half fouls were called, but it was 0-0 at halftime. The Racers took the 1-0 lead at the 49:56 mark, which would eventually be the only tally of the game.
 
Aquinas recorded five shots in the second half, but none found the back of the net as the equalizer. UNOH held a 17-5 edge in total shots, including a 5-2 advantage in shots on goal. The Racers took six of the seven corners and also led in fouls, 16-9.
 
Goalie Antonio Strassioto made a pair of saves and allowed just the one goal, while five Saints attempted a shot. Jai Tahlan and Evan Van Nortwick each recorded a shot on goal.
 
The Saints return to Grand Rapids for three straight home games. Aquinas hosts crosstown rival Cornerstone at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday (Mar. 24) at the AQ Athletic Field.