In an exciting showdown on the road, Bethel University faced off against Saint John's University, ultimately ending in a thrilling 3-2 victory for Bethel.
How It Happened:
- The match began with both teams showcasing strong defensive efforts. After a series of early fouls, Saint John's struck first in the 11th minute when Ronan O'Connor found the back of the net, giving SJU a 1-0 lead.
- Bethel made several substitutions mid-half to shake things up but struggled to convert their chances, including a close shot by Silas Ihde that was saved.
- Despite continued pressure from Bethel, the first half concluded with Bethel trailing 1-0.
- The second half started dramatically for Bethel. Just two minutes in, Jordan Ross scored a penalty kick to level the match at 1-1. However, Saint John's quickly retaliated, with O'Connor scoring his second goal of the game in the 52nd minute, regaining the lead at 2-1.
- Bethel responded with determination. In a pivotal moment, Jack Hanson scored in the 61st minute, bringing the score to 2-2. Just moments later, Jordan Oberholtzer netted another goal for Bethel, putting them ahead 3-2.
- Despite a flurry of late shots from SJU, including attempts by Liam Hafenbrack and McKaid Schotzko, the score remained 3-2 as the final whistle blew.
What's Next:
The Royals get back on the road Wednesday to face off Concordia at 3:30 p.m.
