Marshall University men’s soccer fell 2-1 in overtime to FIU Friday at Hoops Family Field. The Herd moved to a win-loss record 2-2-1 (0-1 C-USA), while defending regular season Conference USA champion, FIU, won its first match of the season and moved to a win-loss record of 1-3 (1-0 C-USA).
“I didn’t think (the delay) really affected us at all,” Marshall head coach Chris Grassie said. “They relaxed, they just waited to play a little bit later. We made a great start to the game scoring within the five minutes and controlling the game.”
After 1 1/2-hour weather delay, Marshall scored first on an unassisted goal by freshman midfielder Vinicius Fernandes, after he stole the ball from an FIU defender.