*This story contains a correction.
Whitworth's Prugh brothers plowed past the Wisconsin-Whitwater’s defense to claim Thursday’s game for Whitworth, 2-1. With only nine minutes left to play, senior and team captain John Prugh passed to his brother, freshman Eddy Prugh, who found the top-left corner of the net for his first ever career goal, and game-winning point.
Whitworth’s victory path was an up-hill battle most of the game.
“This is the first time we have been behind this pre-season,” junior Brent Zahn said.*
The Warhawks attacked early, scoring in the first 10 minutes of play. The deficit inspired the Bucs to play harder, John Prugh said.
“Finally we got a break, and put one away,” Prugh said.
A red-card against UW-W late in the first half awarded Joey Mattina a penalty kick, resulting in the Bucs' first goal. The Bucs continued to battle to victory. Whitworth’s Travis Jette earned a red-card with minutes left on the clock in a struggle for position of the ball.
Whitworth men are looking forward from Thursday’s celebration to move into upcoming conference play.
“It feels good to win our last pre-season game,” Prugh said. “I think the team is ready for our conference play.”
Ranked eighth in the division, the Whitworth men finish their pre-season play with four wins and one tie.
Contact Aaron Quigley at aaron.quigley@whitworthian.com
*In the original article, Zahn's name was misspelled.
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