Brown’s goal helps UOlivet defeat Anderson 1-0

OLIVET, Mich. – Junior Ian Brown's goal in the 60th minute was the only goal, as The University of Olivet men's soccer team defeated Manchester (Ind.) University, 1-0, this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Olivet 1, Manchester 0
• Location: Cutler Athletic Complex; Olivet, Michigan
• Records: Olivet 1-2-1 overall, Manchester 0-4-3 overall

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Olivet had two great scoring chances in the first three minutes of the game, but each shot was saved by the keeper. The score stayed scoreless at halftime.
• The Comets continued to put on offensive pressure in the early stages of the second half, but could not get a shot past the goalie.
• In the 60th minute, the ball bounced in the box, where senior Aidan Reynolds slipped the ball to Brown who sent the ball into the net for his first collegiate goal.

FOR THE COMETS

• Olivet posted a 15-13 edge in total shots.
• Senior Kyle Buchan tallied a team-best four shots.
• Junior Nicholas Van Port Fleet played the entire game in goal and made four saves.

UP NEXT

• The Comets host Earlham (Ind.) College at the Cutler Athletic Complex on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.