NEW ULM, Minn. - Bethany Lutheran College had a potent seven-minute stretch during the first half during a 3-0 win against MLC on Wednesday afternoon.
The Vikings scored all three of their goals between the 17th and 24th minutes. They scored in the 17th and 18th minutes during a first half that saw the Vikings outshoot the Knights 17-3. MLC goalkeeper
Nicholas Russ faced 10 shots on target in the first half and made seven saves. Russ would go on to finish the match with 16 total saves.
The Knights found more success in the second half, albeit still being outshot 14-5. The Knights' best two chances came in the 76th and 79th minutes. On the first occasion,
Joshua Krenke nearly scored, heading the ball just inches over the crossbar. The second chance came for Jonah Uhlanbrauck, who had back-to-back shots saved by Christian Sgarra. Those two shots were MLC's only on target in the match.
Abraham Schlomer also had an opportunity to respond shortly after BLC's final goal, but his shot strayed wide right in the 27th minute.
In addition to the large advantage in shots, BLC also earned 15 corner kicks in the match.
