Anderson Shuts Out Greenville in Raven/Spartan Classic

The Anderson University men's soccer team shut out Greenville College with a 2-0 victory during the Raven/Spartan Classic on Friday at the AU Soccer Fields.

Jordan Bossman (Gahanna, Ohio / Westerville North) found the back of the net twice in the first half for the Ravens (2-2). During the 23rd minute, Caleb Gonser (Terre Haute, Ind. / Terre Haute South) came up with a steal. Gonser passed the ball back to Matthew Murray (Indianapolis, Ind. / Pike) who one-timed to Bossman for a one-on-one situation and Bossman capitalized for the goal. Murray and Gonser were credited with assists.

During the 35th minute, Drew Vaughn (Beavercreek, Ohio / Beavercreek) was awarded a free kick. Vaughn delivered the free and Greenville goalkeeper David Quijano tried to send the ball out, but Bossman netted his second goal of the day. Vaughn received the assist.

The Ravens out the Panthers (2-2) by a 5-4 margin in the first half.

"I am really proud of our first half," Coach Scott Fridley said. "We were able to establish some rhythm and kept our shape reasonably well. Jordan's two goals were good to get him started and build some confidence for him."

Anderson got some strong looks in the second half. Brayden Humbert (Brownsburg, Ind. / Brownsburg) set up Usman Kamara (Indianapolis, Ind. / Franklin Central) with a one-on-one situation, but his shot was just high. Art Hinton IV (Indianapolis, Ind. / Covenant Christian) also forced the keeper out of position as Stephen Fite (Cincinnati, Ohio / Homeschool) fired a shot on goal, but Greenville's defense came up with the save.

The Panthers stepped up their aggressiveness in the second half as they outshot the Ravens 8-6 for the half and 12-11 for the match. Greenville held a 5-4 advantage in shots on goal.

On the match, Danny Moro-Medina (Goshen, Ind. / Goshen) saved each of the five shots he faced.

"The second half, we had to fight a little and scrap to keep the shutout. I felt like we were in control until the last 15 minutes when we gave them some opportunities. I am proud of the boys getting their first shutout. Danny did a nice job in goal."

Bossman scored on both of his shots he took. Kamara provided three shots and one shot on goal. Gonser contributed three shots. Fite put his only shot on frame while Luke Burkle (Muncie, Ind. / Delta) and Murray each added a shot.

Webster University (3-1) cruised past Manchester University (0-4-1) with a 4-1 victory on Friday in North Manchester. Anderson and Webster face off in a winner-take-all matchup for the Raven/Spartan Classic on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the AU Soccer Fields.