Nathan Dragisich's 1st career goal is a big one for Duquesne
Nathan Dragisich made his first college soccer goal count.
The Duquesne freshman, who starred at West Allegheny, delivered the game-winning goal Tuesday night as the Dukes edged Niagara, 2-1, at Rooney Field.
The midfielder fired a shot into the upper-right corner of the net in the 89th minute to break a 1-1 tie for Duquesne (3-0-1).
FOR ?THE ?WIN?
Nate Dragisich's first career goal was a memorable one! Gives Dukes the win in the 89th minute‼️#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/tMbVAr2y5O
— Duquesne Men's Soccer (@DuqMSoccer) September 11, 2019
Dragisich, the Tribune-Review Player of the Year last season, was named the Gatorade Player of Year for Pennsylvania and also the WPIAL Class AAA Player of the Year and a NSCAA Region I All-American.
He scored 44 goals and dealt 20 assists last year as West Allegheny (23-2) won the PIAA title. He finished with 86 career goals and 52 helpers.
Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.
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