ST. BONIFACIOUS, Minn.--- The Northland College Men's Soccer team traveled to St. Bonifacious, MN today for a UMAC conference game against Crown College. The Jacks were able to rally late as
Quinn Bieber scored with 6 minutes left in today's game to secure the 2-1 victory over Crown.
Box ScoreÂ
Going up against a much improved Crown College team it was the home team Crown taking the early 1-0 lead, scoring just 4 minutes into today's game to go up 1-0. After settling down, the Jacks were able to rattle off four consecutive shots on net and were finally rewarded as
Thomas Carey tied things up 1-1 with a goal. He was assisted by
Carlos Ponce. The two teams went into the half tied 1-1.Â
In the second, Crown was able to generate some quality scoring chances but goalkeeper
Jamie Colvill and company were able to stand strong in net to keep the game tied 1-1. With time winding down and it starting to look like the two teams were going to play to a draw,
Quinn Bieber ignited the Jacks with a goal to give the Jacks the 2-1 lead with just 6 minutes remaining. He was assisted by
Alejandro Chavez. The Jacks were able to keep the Crown offense in check as time ticked away to come away with the 2-1 victory.Â
The Jacks out-shot Crown 12-11 in today's game.Â
Colvill made 3 saves in net today for the Jacks.Â
With today's win, the Jacks move to 4th place in the UMAC with a 3-1-1 record.Â
The Jacks will host North Central MN on Wednesday (October 5th). Game time is set for 4:30pm at Ponzio Stadium.Â
Northland College is an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, WI. The LumberJacks and LumberJills sponsor 14 varsity sports and compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.