Nov. 21, 2009

11.21.09 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- The Mid-America Christian University men's soccer team defended their NCCAA Central Region title on Saturday afternoon; cruising past Colorado Christian University 3-0 at Evangel Field.

The win gives the Evangels an automatic berth to the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida.

Senior Bryce Jantz got the game off on the right foot, scoring his final goal at Evangel Field in the fourth minute of play. Freshman Willy Deleon sent the ball behind the defense where Jantz ran onto it, blasting it past the keeper.

Five minutes later senior Garrett Dresel gave the Evangels a 2-0 advantage. Freshmen defender Andrew Webster sent a ball over the defense; Dresel ran onto the ball, flicked it past the goalkeeper and into the net. The Evangels took their 2-0 lead into halftime.

Daniel Gallegos capped off the scoring and sealed the game for the Evangels, finding the back of the net in the 82nd minute.

Austin Custar gets the shut out win in goal for the Evangels making three saves. The MACU defense held the Cougars to three shots on goal for the game.