HATTIESBURG, Miss. — William Carey (Miss.) defeated Thomas 4-1 on Thursday, with Santiago Molina scoring three goals to lead the Crusaders to a decisive victory.
Molina opened scoring in the 10th minute unassisted, giving William Carey an early advantage. Pedro Sao Tiago extended the lead to 2-0 in the 22nd minute with an assist from Molina. Molina added his second goal in the 55th minute, again assisted by Molina's earlier setup, pushing the Crusaders ahead 3-0. Edward Sack pulled one back for Thomas in the 68th minute with an unassisted goal. Molina completed his hat trick in the 79th minute, assisted by Teddy Miranda, sealing the 4-1 final.
William Carey dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Crusaders' offensive efficiency proved decisive, with Molina's three-goal performance highlighting their attacking prowess. Thomas managed only one goal despite efforts to mount a comeback after falling behind early. The home side's defensive structure limited Thomas's chances for most of the contest.
William Carey outshot Thomas 13-6 overall, controlling the tempo from start to finish. Molina's three-goal performance demonstrated his value to the Crusaders' attack. Thomas returns to action in their next conference matchup.