Axemen lose heartbreaker to Mounties to open AUS season

In a closely contested match on Saturday, Mount Allison emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Acadia at Alumni Field. The lone goal of the game came in the 88th minute when Jack Bennett of Mount Allison scored an unassisted goal.

The game was physical, with a total of 27 fouls called and six yellow cards issued, including a red card for Taheil Davis of Mount Allison in the 90th minute. Despite the aggressive play, both teams had opportunities to score, with Acadia registering five shots and Mount Allison recording nine shots.

Mount Allison goalkeeper Rhys Chambers made a crucial save to preserve the shutout, while Acadia's Connor Burns made two saves in the losing effort.

Overall, it was a hard-fought match between the two teams, with Mount Allison ultimately coming out on top. The win gives Mount Allison a 1-0-0 record, while Acadia falls to 0-1-0 on the season.

The Axemen now return home to host Moncton on Sunday night at 7:15 p.m.