QUINCY, Ill.—Truman State defeated the Christian Brothers University Bucs 4-0 in the first match of the Quincy University Soccer Bowl Saturday night.
The Bulldogs (2-1) scored all they would need in the 14th minute as Dan Meagher scored the first of two goals, assisted by Andy Chapman and Jack Randazzo.
In the second half, Meagher tacked on another in the 64th minute, assisted by Jonathan Brown. The Bulldogs put it out of reach with two goals 25 seconds apart at the 84-minute mark. The first goal, at 83:55, was scored by Matthew Sanderson, and an own goal set the final margin 25 seconds later.
The Bucs were out-shot 19-8 for the game, including a 7-2 margin in shots on goal.
Harrison Cheatham (Franklin, Tenn./Centennial HS) made three saves for CBU.
The Bucs will try to get back on the right track tomorrow night with a 5 p.m. kickoff against Lindenwood.