SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Spring Arbor University men's soccer team defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex, earning its second consecutive shutout and Crossroads League victory.
Micah Vasey and
Josiah Bain scored for the Cougars, who improved to 10-1-3 overall and 2-1-2 in conference play. Mount Vernon Nazarene fell to 7-3-2 overall and 1-3-1 in the league.
Vasey broke the scoreless tie with his eighth goal of the season in the 42nd minute.
Ian Lama provided the assist as Spring Arbor took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Mount Vernon Nazarene played the final 28 minutes a man down following a red card, but continued to threaten in the second half.
Tommy Farrell made four saves after entering the match in the 17th minute, combining with starting goalkeeper
Soren Goubely Dondaine to keep the visitors off the scoreboard.
Bain added an insurance goal in the 84th minute, finishing off an assist from
Leo Stravato for his first goal of the season.
Spring Arbor held a 16-14 advantage in shots, including a 6-4 edge in shots on goal, and earned four corner kicks to MVNU's two.
Caleb Swartzendruber led SAU with five shots.
The Cougars extended their unbeaten streak to four matches and recorded their fifth shutout of the season.
Spring Arbor travels to Grace College on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a 7 p.m. match in Winona Lake, Indiana.
