BEREA, Ky. – Centre men's soccer, which recently rose to No. 15 in the D3soccer.com Top 25, scored a pair of first half goals in quick succession Tuesday evening, defeating Berea by a 2-0 margin at the Berea College Sports Complex.
 
The Colonels' win lifts their record to 4-0-1 overall in five matches away from home, and moves the all-time series record against Berea to 9-0. The Mountaineers fall to 3-2 with the loss.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
- Centre controlled possession and out-shot Berea for most of the first period.
- Alexander Garuba eventually broke through, scoring his third goal of the season in the 42nd minute.
- Just 32 seconds later, Jackson Meyer doubled the lead with his second career goal. Rookie Everett Hauser provided the assist.
- Centre kept the pressure going in the second half, peppering Berea's keeper with a handful of shots while maintaining a 2-0 advantage.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Colonels had 29 shots to the Mountaineers' five, including a 13-2 edge in shots on goal.
- Centre recorded six corner kicks.
- Tate Johnson and Haydon Korfhage each played a half in goal, recording a save apiece.
- Will Newton led all players with six total shots and three on target.
 
UP NEXT
The Colonels open their home slate this weekend, hosting the 30th Annual Bob Allen Nissan Classic at Amend Field. Centre faces a pair of 2018 NCAA Tournament teams during the event in Knox and No. 6 Kenyon, beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. against the Prairie Fire.