Tech earns 2-0 victory at ETSUTech earns 2-0 victory at ETSU
Men's Soccer

Tech earns 2-0 victory at ETSU

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Two first-half goals against ETSU propelled Virginia Tech to its first road triumph of the season on Tuesday night.

 
The Hokies jumped out to an early lead when Declan Quill was brought down in the box in the 6th minute, which led to Danny Flores stepping up to the penalty spot. For the fourth time this season, Flores was able to convert from the spot. 
 
As the half progressed, the Hokies needed fifth-year goalkeeper Connor Jordan-Hyde to step up in his first career start. Jordan-Hyde did well to suppress any nerves in the 25th minute when he was called upon to make two diving saves – including one from point-blank range – to keep the Bucs scoreless.

 
Virginia Tech doubled its lead in the 39th minute when Nick Blacklock received a pass from Mayola Kinyua at the top of the box and the senior slotted home a low shot into the left corner of the goal.
 

In the final 45 minutes, the Hokies received more pressure from ETSU, but never allowed a breakthrough.
 
Jordan-Hyde recorded three of his six saves in the second half, which allowed Tech to record its third clean sheet of the season.

NOTES

  • With Tuesday's result, Virginia Tech earned its first win at ETSU in program history and its first win in Tennessee since Sept. 7, 1996 (vs. Vanderbilt).
  • This marks the third time the Hokies have scored multiple goals in the first half this season.
  • Both of Virginia Tech's wins this season have been clean sheets.
  • Nick Blacklock scored his first goal of the season and the second goal of his career against ETSU on Tuesday.
  • Mayola Kinyua recorded his second assist as a Hokie in the match.
  • Danny Flores is now 4-4 from the penalty spot this season.