Box Score SOUTH BEND, Ind. - University of Denver men's soccer player Nate Sackeyfio (Seattle, Wash.) scored his first goal of the season, but the No. 20 Pioneers' upset bid fell just short, as No. 6 Indiana edged DU 2-1 at the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament at Notre Dame's Alumni Stadium on Sunday morning.
Trailing by two goals early, the Pioneers (0-2-2) cut the deficit in half in the 41st minute. Junior forward Alex Tarnoczi (Castle Rock, Colo.) centered a pass from the left wing, and junior midfielder Mark Weigand (Fort Wayne, Ind.) headed the ball to Sackeyfio, whose header from six yards out found the back of the net.
Indiana (4-0-1) took an early lead with goals from Chris Estridge in the seventh minute and Alec Purdie in the 23rd minute, giving the Hoosiers a 2-1 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Denver out-shot Indiana 9-3, but Hoosiers goalkeeper Luis Soffner made eight saves in the game to preserve IU's lead.
The Pioneers return home to CIBER Field next weekend to host Buffalo on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. MT and the College of Charleston on Sunday, Sept. 18 at noon MT.
Season and individual tickets are on sale now for the 2011 home season. Season tickets for nine Denver Men's Soccer games and nine Denver Women's Soccer games are $72. By purchasing season tickets, fans will enjoy the same centerfield seat, including a comfortable seatback for all 18 games at CIBER Field at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium. Season tickets are available at DenverPioneers.com or by calling/e-mailing Season Ticket and Premium Seating Manager Eric Vasquez at 303.871.7460.
Individual game tickets during the 2011 season are $8 for a reserved seatback and $5 for general admission, and may be purchased by phone at 303-871-2336, online at DenverPioneers.com or in person at the Ritchie Center Box Office. All individual game tickets are general admission. DU students are free with a Pioneer Card.
