EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The East Stroudsburg men's soccer team held off visiting Holy Family 3-2 in nonconference play Monday night at Eiler-Martin Stadium.
ESU (8-4-4) took a 3-0 lead with under 20 minutes remaining in regulation, but Holy Family (6-9-2) made the contest interesting, scoring two goals within seven minutes to cut the deficit to 3-2. The Warriors' defense stepped up down the stretch to secure the win.
Notables
- Jose Rivera had a career-high three-point night with a goal and an assist.
- Nathan Bradway opened the scoring for ESU with his third goal of the season.
- Ryan Kiernan's goal, which proved to be the winner, came off the rebound of Hunter Stites' attempt.
- ESU outshot Holy Family 11-7.
How It Happened
Pictured Above: AJ Rivera
Up Next
The Warriors will face West Chester at 7 p.m. Friday at Eiler-Martin Stadium as the two PSAC rivals compete for the final playoff spot. ESU needs a win to advance, while the Golden Rams need a win or a tie.
