Ashland, Ohio -- Thursday afternoon, Malone looked to get revenge on the road in Ashland against the Eagles who beat them in their first meeting.

Ashland jumped out to an early lead, and despite Malone's best efforts of a comeback, the Eagles held on to a 6-3 win.    

THE ESSENTIALS

• Final Score: Ashland University Eagles 6 - Malone University Pioneers 3
• Records: Malone (3-11-0, 1-9-0 G-MAC) | Ashland (8-4-1, 7-3-0 G-MAC)
• Location: Ashland | Ferguson Field

THE MATCH
Ashland came out hot, scoring twice to open the match. The Pioneers answered back with a goal from the freshman Christian Piccolotto, assisted by Randy Harris. But before the half closed, Ashland landed two more to end the half with a 4-1 lead. 

Anthony Birus opened up the half by finding the back of Ashland's net, his fourth of the season. 

Ashland then scored twice, one by penalty. But Colton Fry then answers back with a goal of his own. Who else but Anthony Birus with the assist. 

Yellow cards plagued the Pioneers with the final score being 6-3 in favor of Ashland. 

DETAILS
Freshman Christian Piccolotto is still the leading goal scorer on the season for the Pioneers with 5 goals after Thursday's game. 

Freshman Anthony Birus and Junior Colton Fry are now tied for second with four goals on the season. 

WHAT'S NEXT
Malone will travel back home for their Homecoming game against Trevecca Nazarene University to honor their seniors for senior day this Saturday at 3:30pm. 

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