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Xavi Lao scored two goals Saturday night against Auburn Montgomery.
3
Winner Christian Bros. CHRISTIA (8-5-3, 7-1-3)
1
Auburn Montgomery AUBURN M (3-12-2, 2-7-2)
Winner
Christian Bros. CHRISTIA
(8-5-3, 7-1-3)
3
Final
1
Auburn Montgomery AUBURN M
(3-12-2, 2-7-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Christian Bros. CHRISTIA 3 0 3
Auburn Montgomery AUBURN M 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Skyler Harrison/CBU Athletic Communications

Bucs Clinch Home Field Advantage With Win

MONTGOMERY, Alabama- The Christian Brothers University Bucs scored three first half goals and held off Auburn Montgomery for a 3-1 victory Saturday afternoon, clinching the No. 4 seed in next week's Gulf South Conference Tournament.

HOW IT HAPPENED:  
  • The Bucs (8-5-3, 7-1-3 GSC) struck first as James Raptis (London, England/Finchley Catholic) fed Caleb Tammi (Collierville, Tenn./Collierville HS) with a beautiful pass which led to a goal in the 26th minute.
  • Xavi Lao (Barcelona, Spain/Escola Pia Sabadell) struck next for the Bucs as he extended the lead with a goal in the 30th minute.
  • Lao continued his strong play with another goal coming in the 34th minute off of a free kick.
  • The Warhawks' (3-12-2, 2-7-2) Asher Gipner closed out the scoring for the game with a goal coming from a feed from Berkley Louviere in the 85th minute.

KEY STATS:
  • The Bucs out-shot the Warhawks 15-10 for the game, including a 9-4 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Lao continued his strong play with another multi goal game, and he has scored in 7 consecutive games.
  • Raptis has tallied an assist in back-to-back games.

WHAT'S NEXT:
The Bucs will be the No. 4 seed and host Lee Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the GSC Quarterfinals. The winner advances to face top-seeded Spring Hill Friday in the GSC Semifinals in Montgomery, Ala.
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