HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville men's soccer team defeated West Alabama by a score of 2-1 on Saturday night at Charger Park in nonconference action. UAH improves to 3-8-3, while UWA dips to 5-3-5.
 
The Chargers took the first lead of the contest in the 11th minute as Colby Nesbit rocketed a shot past the Tigers goalie after back-to-back passes from Shalev Keter and Michael Weston in the box.
 
Nesbit's goal was his first of the season, and Keter and Weston both collected their first assists of 2022. Nesbit additionally becomes the 10th Charger to score a goal this season.
 
After taking a 1-0 advantage into halftime, UAH added to its lead in the 62nd minute as Andreas Tsimon smashed in a goal from 15 yards out. Tsimon's tally was his second of the season.
 
The Tigers cut the Chargers lead in half to 2-1 – which would stand as the night's final score – with an 82nd minute goal by Patrick Sacher.
 
Robert Bailey and Ethan Haworth split time in goal for the Chargers, finishing the game with a combined seven saves in the contest. The pair additionally helped the Chargers navigate 11 corner kicks by the Tigers.
 
The Chargers recorded five shots on goal, led by Weston with two shots on target.
 
UAH is back at Charger Park next Friday for the final home match of the 2022 campaign against Shorter. Kick-off slated for 7:30 p.m.