MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The No. 20 ranked Spring Arbor University men's soccer team moved another step closer to clinching its second straight Crossroads League regular season title following a 2-0 win at Bethel College on Saturday night.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: No. 20 Spring Arbor 2, Bethel 0

LOCATION: Morey Field | Mishawaka, Ind.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 12-3-0 (6-0-0 CL), Bethel 8-6-1 (3-3-0 CL)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Spring Arbor picked up its sixth consecutive victory behind goals from Cole Russell and Janum Sailor. Russell provided what proved to the game-winner in the 19th minute while Sailor tacked on a big insurance goal in the 62nd minute.
• Jacob Crull and Brian D'Ascenzo were both credited with assists on the goals. Goalkeeper Michael White made a season-high six saves to record the shutout.
• Spring Arbor finished the match with 14 shots and Bethel registered 12. The Cougars also had an 8-6 advantage in corner kicks.

QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH NATHAN MILLER

• "Tonight's performance was pure class from the guys. The workrate was intense the whole way through, and how we controlled possession and played through the lines was fantastic."
• "Cole had a fantastic match and it's crucial for us to get Janum back healthy and scoring goals."
• "This is a special group no doubt. It's incredible we have the opportunity to win the league Wednesday."

UP NEXT

Spring Arbor can clinch its second straight regular season league title with a win on Wednesday, Oct. 17 when it visits Grace College (10-2-3, 4-0-2 CL).

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