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Stetson STET (0-1-0)
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Winner Detroit Mercy UDM (1-0-0)
Stetson STET
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Detroit Mercy UDM
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Stetson STET 1 0 0 1
Detroit Mercy UDM 1 0 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Athletic Communications

Hatters Open Season With OT Loss

Detroit Mercy's Spiro Pliakos scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner less than five minutes into overtime, as Stetson suffered a 2-1 season-opening loss, Friday at Titan Field in Detroit.
 
Pliakos' goal spoiled the debut of first-year Stetson head coach Kyle Gookins, who is serving as a head coach for the first time after spending nine seasons as an assistant at Charlotte.
 
"We kind of weathered a storm in the first half," Gookins said. "It took us 30 minutes and goal by Detroit to wake us up a bit. But once we scored, we were the aggressors and played on our front foot. I thought our ability to win tackles and not back down was pretty impressive. I wasn't sure how we would respond to physical match but I'm happy with what I saw."
 
Pliakos scored on a scramble in front of the net following a throw-in by Max Becker. Stetson keeper Braeden Luna, who made three saves in the game, was unable to corral the shot.
 
The Titans took an early 1-0 lead on Pliakos' goal in the 22nd minute, but Stetson answered when Finn Busmann chipped a shot over the keeper from 25 yards out in the 38th minute, tying it at 1-1. Joseph Alamo assisted.
 
Tied at halftime, the Hatters were the aggressor in the second half, out-shooting the Titans by a 6-1 margin in the period. Stetson had several chances, including a header from 15 yards out in the final seconds of regulation, but couldn't penetrate the goal line.
 
Detroit finished with a 17-11 edge in shots and a 12-5 advantage in corner kicks.
 
The Hatters continue their road trip when they visit Western Michigan, 11 a.m., Sunday.
 
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
 
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