McPherson, Kan – Back at home for the first time in two weeks, the Bulldogs took on the Builders of Southwestern College on Saturday afternoon in a windy and raining contest. Coming off of a 2-2 draw with Bethel on the previous Wednesday, McPherson sought after their first win since their 4-3 victory over Bethany College on October 1
st.
The Basics
Location: McPherson Stadium
Records: MC (5-7-2, 3-4-2 KCAC), SC (9-7, 6-5. KCAC)
Score: MC 4, SC 0
How it Happened
The Bulldogs were rolling at home on Saturday afternoon, earning the 4-0 shutout victory over the Builders. It would be
Zane Sullivan in the 8
th minute starting off the scoring for McPherson off the assist of
Nathan Van Wyck for the early 1-0 lead, following quickly behind by
Sergio Najera's goal in the 10
th minute assisted by
Matt Mossman for the quick 2-0 lead.
Mauro Soria put up four saves in the first half facing eight total shots from Southwestern, maintaining his poise as a young freshman between the posts looking for his first shutout this season.
In the second half, McPherson outshot Southwestern 9-5 and was able to find two more scores. After Van Wyck's penalty kick goal in the 76
th minute,
Michael Ceyrolles scored in the 81
st minute off the assist of Van Wyck to spread the margin to 4-0 with very little time left in the match for Southwestern to come from behind. Soria held on for his first shutout victory of the year having to put up just one save in the second half, as the Bulldogs got back into the win column following the final blasts of the official's whistle.
Up Next
McPherson will be back at home this upcoming Wednesday at McPherson Stadium to face York University on October 22
nd at 7:30 PM.
