SALISBURY, N.C. — A final-minute stunner gave the Catawba College men's soccer team a heartbreaking 1-0 setback against Tusculum at Frock Field on Saturday night.

TEAM STATS
- After posting one shot in the first half, Catawba (4-4-1, 1-3-1 SAC) more than doubled its shooting output after the break to finish with five; however, Tusculum (4-5-1, 2-3-1 SAC) totaled 10 with leads over the hosts in each period
- Both teams tallied three shots on goal with the Catawba Indians accounting for the lone on-target attempt through 45 minutes
- Catawba boasted a 6-1 edge in the corner kicks department – a category that the blue and white slot 29th in nationally
- Tusculum was hit with two yellow cards while Catawba was shown one, but the Catawba Indians were saddled with more fouls by a 17-7 margin

INDIVIDUAL STATS
- Five different Catawba Indians sent in one shot as Adriano Melo, Lukas García Huidobro and Alex Payton uncorked one on-goal delivery apiece
- Catawba employed four substitutes, including Rahal Karkoubi who saw his first action since the season opener
- Six Catawba field players went the distance including the main defensive unit that consists of Payton, Gabin Mazeyrat and Juan Camilo
- In goal, Héctor Vara denied two of the three shots he faced in the ninth consecutive complete game to start his career

UP NEXT
The Catawba Indians return to the field on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at rival Wingate. Kickoff at Pride Park is scheduled for 6 p.m.