New Ulm, MN - The MLC men's soccer team put up its best effort of the season despite a 5-2 loss to Northwestern on Senior Day on Saturday.

The Knights played with an extra pep in its step, diving after the ball with a lot of aggression, and the seven seniors who were playing in their final home game in a Knights' uniform played like it on the field. Johannes Bourman, Matthew Koelpin, Stephen Wietzke, Owen Heiman, Joshua Felsing, Isaiah Heins, and Josh Kallies were recognized for their final home game before the kickoff as seniors.

MLC had scoring opportunities as a result of their effort in the first period, but were unable to convert on them. Northwestern entered the second period with a 2-0 lead.

The Knights were rewarded for their effort with a header by Wietzke in the 52nd minute off a free kick by Silas Gawrisch. MLC added one more goal in the 68th minute off a corner kick by Caleb Pausma. Isaac Boetcher was the beneficiary of the ball and put it through the back of the net to give another jolt to the MLC crowd, who were loud and active all game long.

Kallies and the defense also made some impressive saves to limit the Eagles' offense.

MLC will now play one final game this season with a road contest at UW-Superior on Saturday, November 1, at 3:30 p.m.