Men’s soccer team bows to Wilmington (Ohio), 2-1
The Olivet College men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the host Quakers tonight in the first round of the Wilmington (Ohio) College Kiwanis Invitational.
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Team Stats
Wilmington (Ohio)
| Game Statistics | Olivet | Wilmington (Ohio) |
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| Shots (on goal) | 8 (6) | 13 (6) |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls | 13 | 20 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 5 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
The Olivet College men's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the host Quakers tonight in the first round of the Wilmington (Ohio) College Kiwanis Invitational. The Comets will play Macalester (Minn.) College tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m.
The Quakers (3-3) led 1-0 at halftime behind an unassisted goal just six minutes into the game. Olivet (2-3) tied the game at 1-1 in the 64th minute. Freshman Mike May (Mason) scored the goal off an assist from senior Marcus Matthews (Buckley). Wilmington tallied the game-winner in the 79th minute.
For the game, Olivet took eight shots, including six on-goal. May along with Brian Knechtges (Williamston) and Graham Lockwood (Haslett/Williamston) had two shots a piece. In goal, sophomore Ethan Felsing (Mason) faced 13 shots and collected four saves.
After tomorrow's game, Olivet will host Tri-State (Ind.) University Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. The game will be the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opener for both schools.