University of St. Thomas Athletics
11-4-3, 7-2-1MIAC
Bethel
2-15, 1-9MIAC
Men's Soccer secures playoff spot with 5-0 win
10/27/2012 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Nick Rapisarda scored two early goals to fuel a 5-0 men's soccer victory for the host Tommies over Bethel in MIAC men's play Saturday at UST's South Field.
The Tommies (11-4-3 overall, 7-2-1 MIAC) took third in the standings and earned the program's fourth playoff trip in six seasons. UST will play Tuesday at No. 2 seed Gustavus.
Rapisarda scored in the third and 14th minutes, and senior Brett Day made it 3-0 with a goal in the 36th minute. Michael Eigenmann and Ryan Berrnhardt scored second-half goals. Jace Leiferman played the first 75 minutes and had four saves.
St. Thomas outshot Bethel, 24-10, and had a 5-2 advanatge in corner kicks.
"We did well today and our first 15 minutes set the tone for a great effort," said UST coach Jon Lowery. "We were hungry, and it showed in all areas of our game. Securing a playoff spot and finishing the MIAC regular season at 7-2-1 is a great accomplishment. We look forward to the MIAC semifinal, a great step for our program."
Team Stats
Nick Rapisarda (12)
Assisted By: Ryan Bernhardt
2:55
Nick Rapisarda (13)
Assisted By: Macalister Enderson
13:55
Brett Day (5)
Free kick after foul
35:59
Michael Eigenmann (1)
Assisted By: Nick Rapisarda
61:10
Ryan Bernhardt (3)
Assisted By: Matt Bouche
63:10
