RIVER FOREST, ILL. -The Dominican University men's soccer team hosted the Prairie Wolves of Nebraska Wesleyan University for the first match of Dominican Homecoming 2024.

Results:
Dominican: 3
Nebraska Wesleyan: 2

How it Happened:
-DU would strike first at the 13 minute mark as Senior John Cronnolly slotted a shot into the bottom right corner after a nifty pass from 5^th-year student Olek Melnyk.
-Nebraska Wesleyan would quickly anwer back 2 minutes later.
-The Stars would then execute an impeccable set piece from a corner as Melnyk cross to the back post was centered by 5^th-year student Alex Espino and eventually put away by 5^th-year student Zach Gamster. The Stars would take the 2-1 lead into the halftime break.
-Dominican would extend their lead as Melnyk and Cronnolly were able to set up Urban in the 6 yard box at the 61 minute mark.
-The Prairie Wolves would get one back in the 82^nd minute.
-The Stars would be able to see out the 3-2 result, picking up their 3^rd win on the season.

Shining Stars:
-Senior John Cronnolly had 1 goal, 1 assist, and 9 shots with 4 of them on target during the match.
-Junior Paul Urban found the back of the net for the first time this campaign.
-5^th-year student Olek Melnyk tallied 3 assists on the afternoon.
-5^th-year student Zach Gamster had 1 goal in the contest, making it back to back games where he has found the back of the net.

Leading the Way:
Shots: Cronnolly (9)
SOG: Cronnolly (4)
Saves: Cerritos (2)
Minutes: Gamster, Alic (90)

What's Next:
Dominican is back on the road on Wednesday, September 18^th as they take on Aurora University for the start of NACC play. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

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