Kirkham notches first career goal in season opener; Wave falls to Cincinnati Christian
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. –Joe Kirkham (JR/London, England) recorded his first career goal in the season opener for the Calumet College of St. Joseph men's soccer team on Wednesday, Aug. 21, but it wasn't enough as the Wave fell to Cincinnati Christian University (Ohio) 4-1. Kirkham finished the match with a team-leading three shots, while Jose Molina (FR/Tegucigalpa, Honduras) went the distance in the net finishing with three saves.
GAME VITALS
Score: Calumet College – 1 ‖ Cincinnati Christian University (Ohio) – 4
Records: CCSJ – 0-1 ‖ CCU – 1-0
NAIA Top-25 Ranking: CCSJ – Not Ranked ‖ CCU – Not Ranked
Location: Northern Kentucky University ‖ Highlands Heights, Ky.
STAT TRACKER
- Jose Molina: Three saves, four goals allowed in 90:00 minutes
- Joe Kirkham: Three shots, one on-goal; goal (42:28)
- Kevin Helsingden (JR/Utracht, Holland): Two shots
- Darnell Peterkins (SR/Canada): One shot, on-goal
- Noa Dattillo: One shot, on-goal
- Jose Pacheco (JR/Bloomington, Ill.): One shot
NOTES AND NEWS
- Joe Kirkham recorded his first career goal in the 43rd minute of play.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Calumet will travel to Lindenwood University – Belleville (Ill.) on Saturday, Aug. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.