University of Mount Olive

MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive men's soccer team fell 4-0 to Chowan University on Tuesday evening at Amon Field.

The Trojans (2-12-1, 1-9-1 Conference Carolinas) faced an early deficit after Chowan (8-4-2, 7-3-0 Conference Carolinas) found the back of the net in the sixth minute. Fernando Hernandez scored off an assist from Ken Naito to give the Hawks a 1-0 advantage.

Mount Olive looked to respond throughout the opening half, with attempts from Leon Odongo and Kevin Jimenez as the Trojans worked to generate offensive opportunities. The Hawks carried their one-goal lead into halftime.

Chowan extended its advantage in the second half, scoring twice in a span of 18 seconds. Hernandez recorded his second goal of the night in the 69th minute, assisted by Sam Deacon, before Robbie Deighan added another goal moments later to make it 3-0.

The Hawks added a fourth goal in the 87th minute when Shoma Fujikawa found the back of the net to secure the 4-0 final.

The Trojans finished with eight shots, including three on target. Devon Ambrosio, Carlos Soto and Jimenez each recorded a shot on goal, while goalkeeper Josiah Jones made three saves.

Mount Olive returns to Amon Field on Saturday, for its regular-season finale against Francis Marion University. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.