WILLIAMSBURG, Va.—William & Mary (2-5-1) men's soccer fought off a ferocious High Point (3-1-2) attack until the 86^th minute, allowing a goal and falling to the Panthers 1-0 on Tuesday.
 
The non-conference match was the last of a three game homestand for the Tribe.
 
The first half of the game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Green and Gold getting their first chance a little over 10 minutes in.
 
Evan Rabush made a run into the box and fired off a shot from 10 yards out, but the attempt sailed just high over the crossbar.
 
As the opening half wound down the Tribe earned a corner in the 38^th minute and tried to break the tie. Ian Krajna played the ball in, and Merlin Luke-Miny skied above the crowd but couldn't steer his header on target.
 
The Panthers applied some pressure, but only collected one shot on-frame in the opening half that was saved by Cole McNally. At the half the Panthers had five shots to W&M's three.
 
As the second half began the High Point attack ramped up, outshooting the Tribe 10-4 in the frame.
 
Despite not as many chances, William & Mary had an opportunity to strike first when Gabe Ruitenberg had a shot saved in the 62^nd minute. McNally did his best to keep the Panthers off the board with saves in the 75^th and 79^th minute.
 
Eventually, HPU was able to crack the code of the Tribe backline, scoring in the 86^th minute. The Tribe had close calls to tie in the 90^th minute via Ethan Prawidlo and Luke-Miny, but their shots were saved and high respectively ending the game 1-0.
 
The final shot total was 15-7 in favor of High Point. The Panthers had four shots on goal compared to two for W&M.
 
Scoring
86'|HPU- Kaya Ignacio
 
Starters
W&M- #1 McNally (GK), #3 Smith, #6 Bozalongo, #9 Caldas, #11 Morrison, #14 Knapp, #15 Krajna, #16 Rabush, #18 Ruitenberg, #21 Cooper, #23 Core
HPU- #0 Caron (GK), #4 Amaya, #5 Kendall, #6 McRobb, #7 Castillo, #9 Ignacio, #10 Ramirez, #12 Yantz, #17 Abril, #18 Antwi, #27 Lindfelt
 
Up Next
The Tribe return to CAA play on the road against No. 24 Hofstra. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. The game will be broadcast on FloFC.