University of St. Thomas Athletics
13-4-3, 9-1-0
Gustavus Adolphus
17-3-0, 9-1-0
Men's Soccer is bubble bound after road loss in MIAC playoffs
11/9/2019 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Tommie Men's Soccer was unable to move off the bubble for NCAA playoff consideration after Saturday's 3-1 loss at top-seed Gustavus in the MIAC Playoff championship clash in Mankato.
Gustavus snapped St. Thomas' win streak at 11 and takes the league's automatic berth into nationals.
Regular-season co-champ St. Thomas (12-4-3) awaits the announcement on Monday of the at-large entries into the national tournament field.
The Tommies had a fast start as Jake Makela scored in the 14th minute, assisted by George Marty.
GAC tied the score with a goal in the 41st minute; took the lead to stay on a goal in the 72nd minute; then added a clinching score in the 89th minute. The host team had a 12-7 advantage in corner kicks and a 9-4 edge in shots on goal.
Team Stats
Makela, Jacob (5)
Assisted By: Marty, George
GOAL by St. Thomas (MN) Makela, Jacob (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Marty, George, goal number 5 for season.
13:56
Anderson, Otis (1)
Assisted By: Heinen,Scott , Gibbons,Matt
GOAL by Gust. Adolphus Anderson, Otis, Assist by Heinen,Scott and Gibbons,Matt, goal number 1 for season.
40:37
Schwartz,Cole (23)
GOAL by Gust. Adolphus Schwartz,Cole, goal number 23 for season.
71:29
Gibbons,Matt (9)
Assisted By: Brandel, Joe
GOAL by Gust. Adolphus Gibbons,Matt, Assist by Brandel, Joe, goal number 9 for season.
88:43
