UNC Asheville 1, VMI 0

LEXINGTON, Va. – With the match appearing to head into overtime, a late goal by UNC Asheville’s Cy Gourlay with only three minutes remaining lifted the Bulldogs to a 1-0 victory over the VMI men’s soccer team Saturday afternoon at Patchin Field.

The Bulldogs (3-2-1) took possession of a loose ball when Grady Bradshaw took it and crossed it to Gourlay, who flicked it in with the back of his foot from 12 feet to earn the win.

Hunter Morgan led the Keydets (0-6) with five shot attempts, including two on goal. Brienno Illari added two shots, while Travis Borkey, Todd Johnson, Dan Geyer and David Wright also registered a shot attempt.

VMI keeper Alex Guerra logged seven saves on the day, including multiple diving saves to deny the Bulldogs of scores. Bulldog goalie Zak Davis countered with three saves. Asheville outshot the Keydets by a 17-11 margin and had six corners to VMI’s three.

The Keydets return to action Tuesday with a matchup at James Madison scheduled for 7 p.m. in Harrisonburg, Va. Southern Conference play begins next Saturday at home against Furman with a 2 p.m. kickoff at Patchin Field.