PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Weathering a two hour lightning delay, the College of Idaho used a second half goal from newcomer
Carter Perry to claim a 1-0 victory over Embry-Riddle in the season opener for both sides.
Perry volleyed home a cross from
Joseph Lopeyok in the 58 minute, beating ERAU (0-1) keeper Jake Hutto from just inside the box for the lone goal of the match.
C of I (1-0) keeper
Grant Billings was the difference, making five saves to earn the clean sheat.
The Yotes held a 15-12 edge in total shots and a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
The Coyotes have an off day on Friday in preparation for a Saturday morning matchup at Arizona Christian.
YOTE NOTES:
- The match was the first-ever for C of I in Arizona
- An afternoon thunderstorm delay the start of the match for nearly two hours
- C of I left Boise early this morning, then made a two-hour drive from Phoenix to Prescott prior to the match.
