Tommies Bounce Back With 4-1 Win Against Rams

Fredericton, NB- The St. Thomas University Tommies used a strong second half to get past the visiting Dalhousie AC Rams 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Scotiabank Park South.

Tommies forward David Effiong (Oman) got his team off to a strong start as he scored in the 21^st and 39^th minute to give STU the 2-0 lead at halftime.

"I thought was a really slow game," said Tommies head coach John-Ryan Morrison. "We definitely played better, but at the end of the day it is the result that matters, so overall I'm happy."

In the 64^th minute Mohamed Camara cut the Tommies lead to 2-1, and the score would stay that way until the 85^th minute when Robert LeBlanc (Hartland, NB) and Alex Soulet (Saint Augustine, FL) scored within two minutes of each other.

"Robbie had a great weekend for us," said Morrison about LeBlanc. "His control, trickery and strength and he showed why he was our MVP a couple years ago."

The Tommies have been experimenting with their lineup of late and one big difference in today's match was 5^th year defender Eric Prior, was not in his usual spot on the back end. Morrison moved him to the wing for his final home game as a Tommie.

"His little brother, sister and mom are all here from Ontario, so we really wanted him to score a goal, and I know he wanted one more than anyone. He tried his best, but he just can't finish," said Morrison with a chuckle.

The Rams will face the UKC Blue Devils next on Tuesday the 15^th, while the Tommies will travel to Holland College to face the Hurricanes the next day.