Rams Fall to Montreat After Four-Goal First Half

Photo courtesy of Bluefield University’s Athletic Communications Department.

Bluefield University’s men’s soccer team was unable to overcome a four-goal first half, falling 4-0 to Montreat College on Wednesday, October 21 at Pulliam Stadium in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Montreat broke through in the 17th minute when Alejandro Hernandez scored the opening goal, assisted by Jared McCall and Emmanuel Ntimeh. The Cavaliers extended their lead with two goals from Ricardas Milasius, who scored in the 27th and 31st minutes to put Bluefield in a difficult position.

Montreat added its fourth goal just before halftime when Erikas Kvedaravicius converted a penalty kick in the 42nd minute.

Despite trailing by four goals at the break, the Rams showed improvement defensively in the second half, keeping Montreat off the scoreboard for the final 45 minutes.

Bluefield also generated more offensive opportunities after halftime. The Rams recorded seven shots in the second half after taking just two in the first. Sebastian Armijos led Bluefield with four shots, including two on target, while Landon Murnahan added three shots.

Goalkeeper Michael Hiatt played the second half and recorded two saves without allowing a goal. Canaan Newman started in goal and made four saves during the opening 45 minutes.

Montreat finished with a 23-9 advantage in total shots and an 11-2 edge in corner kicks. Bluefield put five shots on target, but Montreat goalkeeper Adrian Torres made four saves to preserve the shutout.

The loss moved Bluefield to 2-11-1 overall and 0-9 in conference play. Montreat improved to 3-6-4 overall and 1-6-2 in conference action.

The Rams will look to rebound Saturday, October 24 as they travel to Cleveland, Georgia, to face Truett McConnell University in a conference match. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.

Box Score: Men’s Soccer vs Montreat on 10/21/2026 – Box Score – Bluefield University Athletics