Box Score NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The Minnesota Morris men's soccer team opened their 2016 campaign on the road Thursday evening with a non-conference contest at Carleton. The Cougars played well in the second half, but were unable to come back from a first half deficit and fell to the Knights 3-0.

"We played well for the first ten minutes then fell off a little which is when we allowed the three goals," said head coach Scott Turnbull. "We regrouped for the second half and did well with our adjustments and played a good second half. Overall the boys played well and we have some things to build off."

Carleton scored all three of their goals in a nine-minute span in the first half with Riley Phelps being responsible for all scores. He started the scoring in the 25th minute from the top of the box, then assisted on their next goal in the 33rd minute, and finally scored again a minute later to round out the scoring.

Cody Christ made four saves in net for the Cougars.

The Cougars (0-1) season-opening road trip continues Friday at UW-Whitewater.