MENS SOCCER STRUGGLES TO KEEP PACE WITH LANCERS AGGRESSIVE FORWARD PACE, FALL 4-0

Mitchell, S.D. – The Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer team falls to Mount Marty University by a score of 4-0. Tigers drop to 3-10-1 (2-6-0 GPAC) on the season while the Lancers improve to 7-4-3 (3-4-2 GPAC) on the year.

Recap:

DWU held possession of the ball for a good chunk of the match, but Mount Marty was more efficient with their chances capitalizing on goals in the 4^th, 44^th, 87^th and 90^th minutes for a final of 4-0. MMU was more aggressive with the ball moving forward than the Tigers resulting in them collecting 11 shots (10 being on goal. Hunter Birozy stayed busy recording six saves of the 10 shots on goal. Birozy increased his saves on the season to 61 in the nine games played (eight starts).

Dakota Wesleyan had chances and good looks but struggled to make it through the Lancer's backline resulting in their shot attempts being blocked or saved.

Head coach Nicolas Reinhard had this to say after the match, "Today's game exposed the team's 'heavy legs'. After two strenuous wins within one week, the guys were unable to keep up with the intensity and aggressive pace of Mount Marty going forward. We are looking forward to regrouping and preparing for our final three regular season games to try and secure a playoff spot."

Up Next

• Dakota Wesleyan men's soccer travel to Fremont, Neb. to take on Midland Saturday, October 22 starting at 3:15 p.m.