JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The fifth-seeded Bellarmine University men's soccer team was defeated 1-0 by fourth-seeded Stetson in the first round of the ASUN Championship on Saturday at Hodges Stadium.

The lone goal came on a penalty kick in the 55th minute. The Knights (7-4-5) tripped up a Hatter in the box and were whistled for a foul. Zsombor Pall converted the ensuing PK attempt for Stetson (7-8-3).

Bellarmine defeated Stetson 1-0 in the regular season at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium in the teams' ASUN opener.

Bellarmine spent a lot of time in the final third but couldn't locate the net. The Knights were credited with 18 shots to the 13 of the Hatters, including a 9-7 edge on frame. They also had a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.

Bellarmine was making its seventh straight appearance in the ASUN Championship and first under Matt Cannady. The Knights' seven wins tied their second most in the Division-I era.

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