MISHAWAKA – (RV) Bethel Men’s Soccer and Indiana Wesleyan finished regulation and two overtime periods scoreless, so the Crossroads League Championship went to a PK Shootout with the Pilots earning a 3-1 win to claim the title. The Pilots jumped out to a 2-0 PK lead on the strength of three straight Franklin Joyce denials before the Wildcats and Pilots exchanged goals in the fourth frame, the latter clinching the PK win off the foot of Matheus Santiago.

MATCH VITALS

  • Score: Bethel tied Indiana Wesleyan 0-0, 2ot (Bethel wins 3-1 in PKs)
  • Records: Bethel (15-4-2) | Indiana Wesleyan (10-5-5)
  • NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – RV | Marian – NR
  • Location: Morey Field | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

SHOOTOUT SUMMARY

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • The Pilots outshot the Wildcats 13-5 and did not allow a shot on goal.
  • The Pilots played the final two and a half minutes of the second overtime period with 10 men after Ellis Jones was sent off with a straight red card.
  • The Pilots win their 10th Crossroads League Tournament Championship in program history and their first since 2010. Their previous four title wins including tonight’s have come against Indiana Wesleyan (2021, 2010, 2009, 2008).

NEXT TIME OUT

  • The Pilots have earned the Crossroads League automatic bid to the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Opening Round on Thursday thru Saturday, November 18-20 and will await word on their location and opponent with the Selection Show live on Facebook on Monday afternoon at 1:00 pm.