Thomas Kirkham, Utah State Eastern-Social Media Assistant

Photo courtesy of Jeff Barrett

The 13th ranked USU Eastern men’s soccer team faced a relentless Truckee Meadows program in their final home game of the regular season. It was also a sophomore day that ended in joy for the Eagles. USU Eastern dominated the opening 25 minutes and scored 2 goals in that time. Thomas Kirkham picked up the ball deep in the Eagles half and played a through ball to the feet of William Mugisha who slotted it past the keeper. Benny Putnam sent a similar ball over to William Mugisha and he slotted it away again. The Eagles then struggled the remainder of the half and conceded 2 goals because of their own errors.

Eastern came out of halftime ready and again put away 2 goals to make it 4-2 contest. Ayden Mcmullin won the ball high up the pitch and slotted it across to William Mugisha who then scored is third of the game and got his hat trick. Kevin Jones then crossed in a ball to Christian Marciscano who scored off an unbelievable, crowd pleasing bicycle! Truckee Meadows then got another goal for consolation and the game finished 4-3.

No. 13 USU Eastern will now hit the road for the remaining of the regular season and first up will be Community Christian College on Thursday, October 13 at 3:30 p.m. PST.