Nov. 20, 2009

11.20.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University men's soccer team bounced back from losing their final regular season match 4-1 to Oklahoma Wesleyan University by beating them 5-1 on Friday afternoon at Evangel Field in the National Christian College Athletic Association Central Region semifinal.

The win puts MACU in the title game tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. against Colorado Christian University who defeated Central Baptist College in a shootout. The winner will receive an automatic berth to the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida.

Senior Bryce Jantz gave MACU an early lead in the 20th minute of play. Garrett Dresel set a cross in from the right side of the field and Jantz got his head on the ball nputting it far-post past the goalkeeper. The goal would be the lone score of the half, giving the Evangels the advantage at intermission.

OWU's David Critchley knotted up the score just nine minutes into the second half. Critchley beat the MACU defense, slotting the ball past goalkeeper Austin Custar.

The Evangels rallied, picking up a goal just seven minutes later. Kyle Pezant served a ball behind the defense, Dresel ran onto it placing the ball past the keeper.

In the 67th minute Jantz got his second goal of the game with the assist going to freshman Willy Deleon.

Andy Mendoza capped off the scoring for MACU with back to back goals. He got his first assist from senior Joey Yeisley and the second from Jeremiah Huff.

The MACU defense did not give OWU much of a chance. The Eagles had two shots on goal for the game while the Evangels fired 17 shots.Austin Custar get the win in goal for MACU with one save while giving up one goal.