WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University men's soccer team defeated Grace College 1-0 on Wednesday night at 1st Source Bank Field, with
Will Kuiphof scoring in the 85th minute to deliver the Cougars' third consecutive victory.
Spring Arbor improved to 11-1-3 overall and 3-1-2 in the Crossroads League, while Grace fell to 3-7-4 overall and 1-4-1 in conference play.
Kuiphof broke the scoreless tie at the 84:31 mark off an assist from
Leo Stravato. The goal was his second of the season and came on SAU's only shot on goal.
Tommy Farrell made three saves, all in the second half, to earn the shutout. He stopped attempts in the 60th, 74th and 77th minutes to keep the match scoreless before Kuiphof's winner.
Both teams threatened in the opening half.
Tiago Morais struck the right post in the 27th minute, while Grace's Julian Saldivar hit the crossbar just before halftime.
Grace finished with a 12-10 advantage in shots and a 3-1 edge in shots on goal. Each team earned two corner kicks. Morais led Spring Arbor with three shots, while Kuiphof,
Alex Murphy and
Ian Lama each had two.
The Cougars recorded their third straight shutout and sixth of the season. SAU is unbeaten in its last five matches, posting three wins and two draws during that stretch.
Spring Arbor travels to Marian University on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a 7 p.m. match in Indianapolis.
