Fredericton, NB - Tommies men's soccer team secured another win over the UNB Saint John Seawolves at home on Grant Harvey Turf, maintaining their hold on first place in the standings. 

From the first whistle, the game was intense, with both teams playing physical and aggressive soccer. The Tommies struck first when Dan Keripe found the back of the net, giving St. Thomas a 1-0 lead going into halftime. The goal energized the Tommies, but the Seawolves weren't far behind, pressuring relentlessly in the second half.

The second period saw a series of fouls and yellow cards as the match grew even more heated. Seawolves were forced to play with 10 men after Shadrack Shogonya was shown a red card in the 84th minute, putting the Seawolves under additional pressure. Tommies had some other chances to extend their lead, but the Seawolves denied them.

The Seawolves pushed hard in the final minutes for an equalizer, but the Tommies defense stood strong, holding on to the narrow 1-0 lead and securing the win on las t regular season for coach JR Morrison.

With the regular season nearing its end, the Tommies will face the Crandall Chargers in their final road game, aiming to finish strong before championships.

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