MACOMB, Ill. – Keegan Walker's 77^th-minute goal propelled Green Bay men's soccer to a 2-1 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday. Walker has scored in three-straight games for the Phoenix.

It's the second-straight win for GB and improves their record to 5-2-3 overall.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Phoenix had a 5-4 shot advantage in the first half, but neither team found the back of the net after 45 minutes.

Green Bay drew first blood in the 54^th minute when Jake Parish scored his first career goal.

The Leathernecks equalized just 14 minutes later on a goal from Muazu Sagir in the 68th minute, assisted by Damian Rincon.

GB then busted up the 1-1 tie on Walker's goal, his third of the season. Andrew Paolucci assisted the goal, his second of the season.

GAME NOTES

• Green Bay received four yellow cards on the day.
• Tobias Jahn totaled one save for the Phoenix out of 17 total Leathernecks shots.
• Western Illinois pushed for another equalizer late, resulting in a 17-10 shot advantage after the final whistle blew.
• Green Bay had five shots on target compared to two for the Leathernecks.
• Walker is now tied for the team lead with three goals.
• Paolucci notched his second assist and leads the team with eight points this season.

ON THE HORIZON
Tuesday's match was the final non-conference game of the season for the Phoenix. GB will resume HL play this Saturday when they battle for the Chancellor's Cup against in-state rival Milwaukee on Saturday at 4 p.m. Saturday also marks Alumni Day and Soctoberfest presented by University Heights at Aldo Santaga Stadium.
 
HORIZON LEAGUE STANDINGS

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