MINNEAPOLIS – The Bethel University men's soccer team came into Friday's match needing a win to at least have hope at reaching the MIAC Playoffs. Forcing overtime with a goal in the 86th minute, Bethel couldn't find the golden goal in the extra 20 minutes ending their season with a tie at Augsburg, 1-1.
 
Giving up a goal 1:49 into the contest, Bethel responded in the best way possible firing off chance after chance. Bethel stayed in the battle continuing to break down the Augsburg back line before Keegan Mellema found the equalizer in the 86th minute.
 
The Royals gave themselves life and took two shots in the first overtime period but to no success. With five shots for the Auggies in the second overtime, BU held strong and almost capitalized on its only chance at a shot.
 
Bethel had one last counter attack in them as the scoreboard counted down from 30 seconds
 
Mathieu LaFrombois had a wide-open look just inside of 18 yards after a nice centering pass from the left side. LaFrombois sent a rocket of a shot that sailed over the crossbar as the horn sounded ending Bethel's season.
 
The Royals conclude the 2021 season with an overall record of 9-7-2 where the nine wins is the most since 2016 and their .556 winning percentage is the best since 2011. The Royals finished 3-5-2 in MIAC play.