Men’s Soccer Tops Alma With Late Goal

The Anderson University men's soccer team topped Alma College by a score of 3-2 with a late goal on Sunday in Alma, Mich.

After a scoreless first half, Anderson (4-2-1) took the lead in the 52nd minute when Brendan Hall found the back of the net. Emmett Kindler and Matthew Dabbelt received assists. Two minutes later, the Scots (3-2-1) evened the match at 1-1 when Brenden Dore netted a goal assisted by Christian Cepeda. During the 60th minute, Xander Mays found the back of the net to give the Ravens a 2-1 lead. Kindler and Wesley Lewis dished out assists on the goal. Christian Swies was awarded a penalty kick in the 77th minute and found the back of the net to even the match at 2-2. With less than four minutes remaining, Miles Tucker delivered the game-winning goal with Lewis on the assist.

Anderson capped a Michigan road trip, which also consisted of a 2-2 tie against The University of Olivet (0-2-1).

"It was a pretty good weekend I would say," Coach Scott Fridley said. "Getting on the road is never easy, but finding a way for success is great to see. Each time they equaled the score, we found a way to add another. Alma is well coached and his team understands the expectation there. It's always a tough go with them. I was very proud of the work ethic. We are moving the ball well, we just have to find some more consistency. They are finding a way."

Alma outshot Anderson 11-5 and held a 6-5 advantage in shots on goal. Freshman Karter Denson was named The Raven's Raven for Sunday after getting his first career start in goal. The goalkeeper from Troy, Ohio saved four (66.7 percent) of the six shots he faced. Hall, Mays and Tucker each provided goals. Lewis and Kindler each recorded two assists. Dabbelt added an assist. Hall put both of his shots on target while Lewis, Kindler and Tucker each put their only shot on frame.

Anderson battles Blackburn College (4-2) on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. CT in Carlinville, Ill.