Box Score BRISTOL, TENN. – After a loss in their opening match King University men's soccer team rebounded nicely with a 4-0 win over Concord University on Saturday afternoon. Chris Hicks netted three goals to lead the Tornado to their first victory of the year.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: King 4, Concord 0
LOCATION: Parks Field, Bristol, Tenn.
RECORDS: King 1-1, Concord 0-1
HOW IT HAPPENED
- King's first goal came in the 28th minute when Hicks was able to connect with a cross from Eli Carrasco.
- Ryan Murphy sent a through ball that found Hicks who beat the keeper for his second goal coming in the 30th minute.
- In the second half Murphy ripped a shot in the left corner off a free kick from about 25 yards out, pushing the Tornado's lead to 3-0.
- To complete his hat trick Hicks was able to connect again with Murphy on a run through the center of the defense, and beamed it in the bottom right corner.
- King out-shot Concord 15-5.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- This marks Hicks' second career hat trick, his first coming last season against Belmont Abbey.
- Murphy tallied two assists, eclipsing last year's total of one.
FOR THE FOES
- The Mountain Lions took five shots, placing one on frame.
UP NEXT
- King travels to Charlotte, N.C. Wednesday to take on Queens University at 7:00 p.m.
- Concord will travel Tuesday to take on Wheeling Jesuit University.
