Hammond sparks NIC men

| September 24, 2012 9:00 PM

PUYALLUP, Wash. - Kyle Hammond didn't have a goal or an assist, but his contribution was certainly noted by coach Ken Thompson after North Idaho College's men's soccer team defeated Pierce Community College 4-1 on Sunday.

Hammond entered the game as a central midfielder midway through the first half with the score tied at 1. NIC (4-5-1) scored just before the half, then early in the second half to take control.

"He made bigger passes, he was committed to defending, he brought a lot of energy and he showed good composure," Thompson said. "When we put Kyle in we started to use the width of the huge field (75x120 yards), and the larger field played to our advantage."

NIC plays host to the University of Idaho club team on Saturday.

First half - 1, Pierce, Matthew Solis (Chris Warner), 6:00. 2, NIC, Ruben Amezcua (Louis Williams), 16:00. 3, NIC, Hector Martinez (John Ray), 42:00. Second half - 4, NIC, Ray (Logan Tooley), 48:00. 5, NIC, Cordell Reed (unassisted), 85:00.

Shots on goal - NIC, 23, Pierce 13.

Saves - NIC, Justin Johnson 1; Pierce, Jayson Stam 8.