URBANA, Ohio – The Frostburg State men's soccer team made the long trip to Urbana, Ohio and unfortunately could not return with a victory, falling to the Blue Knights 3-2 on a cold and rainy Wednesday night.
 
Much like the first meeting between the two MEC foes, the Bobcats jumped out to an early lead. Junior Youness Benmouna continued his surging play by scoring both first half goals in the 21^st and 36^th minutes. It's his second multi-goal game this season, and third in seven games with exactly four points scored.
 
However, FSU's offense could not carry over into the second half of action, as Urbana scored a trio of unanswered goals in seven minutes, securing the victory for the hosts.
 
Sophomore goalkeeper Joel Assal played all 90 minutes and made five saves in the net for the Bobcats despite allowing three goals.
 
Statistically, Frostburg and Urbana were evenly matched. The Blue Knights held a slim 18-16 advantage in shots while both teams recorded nine shots on goal. Both teams fired three shots on goal in the first half and added six more in the second half.
 
The Bobcats and Blue Knights both had five fouls in the first half, while FSU committed 12 in the latter 45 minutes of play and Urbana was guilty of 10.
 
The Frostburg State men's soccer team returns home on Saturday, November 2 and celebrate senior day with another MEC matchup with No. 11 Charleston (W.Va.) at 7:30 p.m.