MARION, Ind. – Indiana Wesleyan men's soccer were upset by Spring Arbor on Saturday night in the Crossroads League Tournament quarterfinals. The Wildcats fell by a final score of 3-1 and must wait to see if their season will continue as an at-large bid in the 2022 NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship First & Second Round.

 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Location: Marian, Ind. | IWU Soccer Field
• Records: IWU - 11-4-4, 5-2-2 CRL | SAU - 6-5-7, 2-2-5 CRL
• NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - Unranked | SAU - Unranked

WHAT HAPPENED

• Spring Arbor got on the board first with a goal in the 21st minute.
• The Cougars responded with another just before halftime to go up 2-0.
• SAU netted a penalty kick early in the second half to take the three goal lead.
• The Wildcats avoided the shutout with a goal from Gary Mills in the 84th minute.

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• 8: The referee handed out 8 cards in the match; 7 coming in the first half.
• 5: Gary Mills scored his 5th goal of the season.

LOOKING FORWARD

• The Wildcats will wait to see if they receive an at-large bid next Monday (Nov.14) during the NAIA Section Show.

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