MSUB Men's Soccer 2014 Season

Montana State University Billings Yellowjackets Men’s Soccer 2014 Season

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Table of Contents 2014 Schedule........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 2014 Season Preview............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Feature Story: Sophomore Thorge Jess............................................................................................................................... 7 Match 1 Recap: MSUB 2, Upper Iowa 2 (2 OT).............................................................................................................. 11 Match 2 Recap: Illinois Springfield 2, MSUB 1 (OT)..................................................................................................... 14 Preview: Rimrock Classic Sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine......................................................................... 17 Feautre Story: Seniors Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink..................................................................................................... 20 Match 3 Recap: Colorado Christian 1, MSUB 0 (2 OT)................................................................................................. 25 Match 4 Recap: MSUB 1, Colorado Mesa 1 (2 OT)........................................................................................................ 28 Rimrock Classic All-Tournament Team........................................................................................................................... 31 Preview: Match 5................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Match 5 Recap: Northwest Nazarene 2, MSUB 0............................................................................................................ 35 Preview: Matches 6 & 7...................................................................................................................................................... 38 Team IMPACT: Sebastien Easton Joins MSUB Men’s Soccer........................................................................................ 41 Match 6 Recap: MSUB 3, Simon Fraser 3 (2 OT)........................................................................................................... 42 Match 7 Recap: MSUB 1, Western Washington 0........................................................................................................... 45 Preview: Matches 8 & 9...................................................................................................................................................... 48 Match 8 Recap: MSUB 2, University of Mary 1............................................................................................................... 51 Match 9 Recap: MSUB 2, South Dakota Mines 0............................................................................................................ 54 Lohmann Named GNAC Defensive Player of the Week................................................................................................ 57 Preview: Matches 10 & 11.................................................................................................................................................. 58 Feature Story: Junior Sam Butterworth............................................................................................................................ 62 Match 10 Recap: Seattle Pacific 2, MSUB 1...................................................................................................................... 66 Match 11 Recap: MSUB 2, Saint Martin’s 1...................................................................................................................... 69 Preview: Matches 12 & 13.................................................................................................................................................. 73 Match 12 Recap: MSUB 3, South Dakota Mines 2.......................................................................................................... 76 Match 13 Recap: University of Mary 2, MSUB 1............................................................................................................. 79 Preview: Matches 14 & 15.................................................................................................................................................. 82 Match 14 Recap: Western Washington 2, MSUB 1......................................................................................................... 85 Match 15 Recap: Simon Fraser 3, MSUB 1...................................................................................................................... 88 Preview: Matches 16 & 17.................................................................................................................................................. 91 Feature Story: Senior Grady Bryson................................................................................................................................. 95 Match 16 Recap: MSUB 2, Saint Martin’s 0...................................................................................................................... 99 Match 17 Recap: Seattle Pacific 1, MSUB 0.................................................................................................................... 102 Brink Named GNAC Defensive Player of the Week..................................................................................................... 105 2 Earn Academic All-Conference Honors..................................................................................................................... 106 Preview: Match 18............................................................................................................................................................. 107 Feature Story: Senior Andres Moreano-Enriquez........................................................................................................ 109 Match 18 Recap: Northwest Nazarene 3, MSUB 0........................................................................................................ 112 4 Yellowjackets Earn All-Conference Honors............................................................................................................... 115 2014 Season Review.......................................................................................................................................................... 117 2014 Final Statistics........................................................................................................................................................... 120

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2014 MSUB Men’s Soccer Schedule Day Sunday Wednesday Friday Friday Sunday

Date Opponent Time (Local) Aug. 24 Carroll College (exh) 2 p.m.

Aug. 27 Northwest College (exh) 3 p.m.

Aug. 29 MSUB Alumni Game (exh) 2 p.m.

Sept. 5 at Upper Iowa University 5 p.m.

Sept. 7 at University of Illinois-Springfield 1 p.m.

MSUB Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine Friday Sept. 12 Colorado Mesa vs. San Francisco State 2 p.m.

Friday Sept. 12 Colorado Christian University 4 p.m.

Sunday Sept. 14 San Francisco State vs. Colorado Christian 1 p.m.

Sunday Sept. 14 Colorado Mesa University 3 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 20 at Northwest Nazarene University* 3 p.m.

Thursday Sept. 25 at Simon Fraser University* 7:30 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 27 at Western Washington University* 7 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 2 University of Mary* 1 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 4 South Dakota School of Mines* 3:30 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 9 at Seattle Pacific University* 4:30 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 11 at Saint Martin’s University* 1 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 16 at South Dakota School of Mines* 7 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 18 at University of Mary* 1 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 23 Western Washington University* 12:45 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 25 Simon Fraser University* 3 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 30 Saint Martin’s University* 1 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 1 Seattle Pacific University* 2 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 8 Northwest Nazarene University* 2 p.m.

*Great Northwest Athletic Conference match

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Men’s Soccer Season Preview August 21, 2014 The MSUB men’s soccer team calls upon a diverse cast of newcomers and a group of senior leaders en route to a turnaround 2014 campaign.

BILLINGS, Mont. – With a strong core of seniors and a reloaded cast of new faces by his side, head coach Alex Balog and the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team are poised for a turnaround season in 2014.

The Yellowjackets welcome back seven starters from last season’s squad, and a group of 16 newcomers figures to provide fresh energy for the program.

“We are very excited about the upcoming season,” said Balog. “We believe with a strong group of returners and the new group of student-athletes we have brought in that all the ingredients are there to have a successful 2014 season.”

Among MSUB’s returners are seniors Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink, a formidable duo that provides the squad with leadership on offense and defense. As an attacking midfielder last season, Emerick contributed a pair of goals and three assists while seeing action in all 18 games. Helping anchor the back line, Brink tallied more than 1,200 minutes and contributed to the Yellowjackets’ five shutouts.

“To have these two local guys be the leaders of the team is great to see, especially because they have been with the program through thick and thin since their freshman seasons,” Balog commented. “Both Kyle and Matt will bring a wealth of experience and passion to the team in their senior year. They both want to go out on a high note and know what it means to fight for the school and for the program.”

Along with the leadership of Emerick and Brink, MSUB also welcomes back its top goal scorer from 2013 in Thorge Jess. Jess found the net a team-high five times as a freshman, and also contributed an assist for 11 total points. A native of Kiel, Germany, Jess’s ability to get on the end of an attack makes him one of the top weapons in Balog’s arsenal.

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“Thorge had a bumpy first year because of a recurring ankle injury,” Balog said, adding, “nevertheless, he was a major threat for us up top, and I expect him to be exactly that this year. Thorge has a nose for goals and a natural feel to get himself into the right spot.”

Defensively, MSUB returns three more solid players with size and technical ability across the back line. The experience of Sam Butterworth, Cameron Lee, and Thomas Saltwell gives each a leg up towards joining Brink on defense. Lee has turned in two solid collegiate campaigns thus far, proving his durability by starting 35 of 36 games in his first two seasons. A year ago, the South African contributed his first career assist and played 1,607 minutes.

“Cameron will again be one of our captains on the team, although he is not Senior Kyle Emerick. the type of player who needs an arm band to lead by example,” Balog commented with a nod towards Lee’s natural leadership. “Cameron truly is the dream of every coach as he is their extension on and off the field.”

Bursting onto the scene for MSUB was Saltwell, whose 6’ 3” presence along the defensive line will be a fixture for the remainder of his career. As a freshman in 2013, he notched an assist and was a regular starter when healthy.

Occupying another defensive spot last season was Butterworth, who served as somewhat of a hybrid within his ability to drive forward and provide offensive support. His two goals and single assist out of the back last year suggest he will continue to provide an extra offensive boost for the Yellowjackets this season.

“Sam has gone through a tremendous growth both on and off the field since the start of his freshman year,” said Balog. “He is one of those student-athletes that a coach takes a lot of pride in when looking at his development as a person, as a student, and as an athlete. Sam is quite the character, and very much liked by his teammates. I very much look forward to seeing what Sam will be able to bring to the team this fall.”

Also scoring two goals a season ago was Jesper Fries, who returns to MSUB’s midfield for his sophomore campaign. Fries started 11 contests and played in all 18, filling roles as a center mid and lategame offensive addition.

Junior Sam Butterworth.

Other returners for the Yellowjackets include seniors Grady Bryson and Cameron Stanek, junior Garret Robinson, and sophomore Daragh Kavanagh. Bryson saw action in a dozen games during his junior campaign, and figures to factor into the midfield equation during his final collegiate season.

Stanek is one of three ‘Jackets competing for the starting goalkeeper job this season, and Robinson will look to build off of his 786 minutes of experience as a regular contributor in 2013. Joining Kavanagh in the midfield will be Ecuadorian redshirt junior Andres Moreano-Enriquez, who previously attended the University of Texas-Permian Basin.

“With 16 newcomers, there will be plenty of competition for playing time,” Balog commented. “Several members of this group are expected to have an immediate impact and contribute to the projected turnaround.”

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Competing with Stanek for the task of manning the pipes will be Tom Lohmann and Joe Scott. Lohmann is a sophomore from Berlin, Germany who previously attended Nyack College. A native of Edwall, Wash., Scott is a transfer from fellow Great Northwest Athletic Conference school Concordia University.

The Yellowjackets, which were picked to finish fifth in the GNAC preseason coaches’ poll, open with an exhibition game against Carroll College on August 24 at 2 p.m. on the Yellowjacket Soccer Field. MSUB will be tested on the road in early September against Upper Iowa and the University of Illinois-Springfield, before returning home to host the MSUB Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine.

MSUB kicks off its 14-game GNAC schedule on the road against Northwest Nazarene on Sept. 20 in Nampa, Idaho.

“Our student-athletes and coaching staff have worked very hard in the off-season to be ready for the 2014 campaign,” Balog said. “At this point, I feel we are ready. The first couple of games, just like last season, will show us where we are and which direction this team will go. I am very excited to see the diligent work that we’ve put in during the spring, the off-season and during preseason pay off.”

2014 MSUB Yellowjackets Men’s Soccer Team.

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Thorge Jess emerging as a leader for MSUB men’s soccer September 4, 2014 Known as T.J. to his teammates, sophomore forward Thorge Jess is a key offensive weapon for the Yellowjackets’ men’s soccer team, and is a representative of MSUB’s most diverse roster.

MSUB SPORTS – Within the context of the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team, the fact that sophomore forward Thorge Jess hails from Kiel, Germany hardly makes him unique among his teammates. With players from seven different countries – including four from Germany – the roster is by far the most international of any Yellowjacket team.

Where Jess does stick out from the crowd is on the soccer field, as he gets set to follow his performance as the team’s leading scorer his freshman year with an even stronger campaign in his second season. “Soccer is a team sport, and I could never score goals on my own,” Jess commented regarding his five goals as a freshman in 2013.

“We could’ve done better as a team last year, but this season we are even stronger. We want to keep building on the strong spring and preseason that we have had, and I think we can achieve good things this year.”

Head coach Alex Balog recognizes Jess’s unique ability on the soccer field, as well as the strength of character he displays as a citizen in the Billings community. “Thorge has a rare ability to feel where the ball is going to be, and he finds a way to put himself into a scoring position,” said Balog. “He is also a very good student. He’s a very reliable guy, he’s always on time, and he is extremely polite.”

While Jess, known to his teammates as T.J., has had an immediate impact on the program, his journey towards playing soccer in a foreign country began when he first kicked around a soccer ball as a child. A city of around 250,000 people, Kiel is located along the northern edge of Germany, bordering the Baltic Sea. When he wasn’t learning the game from his father, Sven, a former club soccer player in Germany, Jess would make the three-hour journey north to the Ringkobing Fjord in Denmark to escape from civilization. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 7

“It is really nice to live in Kiel, especially when you’re a child,” Jess commented on the town he still calls home in the summer. “It’s a big enough place where you still meet new people, and you’re right there on the beach.”

For as long as he can remember, soccer has been a fundamental part of Jess’s development and has shaped who he has become as a student-athlete today.

“I started playing soccer when I was four years old, and have continued up through now,” said Jess. “We had different sports in school, but I didn’t play any of them competitively besides soccer.”

Jess excelled in school, while discovering that his passion for soccer was growing on a daily basis. By the time he played on his first club team, he knew that he had found a passion that was worth devoting himself to.

But with the intense structure of education along with meticulous soccer workouts, the combination of the two began to take its toll on Jess. “Around the age of 15 or 16 I had some trouble psychologically and in school,” Jess remembered. “I was practicing every day for several hours along with all of my course work and it became too much. At that point I switched to another club that allowed me to focus more on school while sticking with soccer.”

Even as an adolescent in Germany, the stress of being a student-athlete was sometimes intense for Jess. Finding an outlet to relieve tension when he felt overwhelmed, Jess took to a hobby that many athletes pursue as a means of stress relief as well as technical training. “I started dancing when I was around 13,” said Jess. “We learned most of the standard dances like the waltz and samba. I still like to do it now, though it is a bit tougher to keep up with during the season. When I’m back home I dance a lot, and I still use it as a balance.”

As Jess began to prove on the pitch, the footwork associated with dancing goes hand-in-hand with the footwork associated with finding the back of the net.

“I saw Thorge play in Germany in the winter of 2012 at a showcase and thought he performed extremely well,” Balog commented on his first encounters with Jess. “I spoke to him afterwards, but there were several dozen other schools interested in him at the time and I thought he might be out of our reach.”

Balog returned from the recruiting trip somewhat disappointed not to have landed the blooming talent of Jess, but he tucked away the name and the impressive skillset he had witnessed in the back of his mind.

“MSUB really came onto my radar in February of 2013, and Alex was really convincing about the program when he talked to me,” said Jess. “He showed me the different things I could study here, and I looked online and found some of the different majors here. I liked the school and the area and it turned out to be exactly what I was looking for.”

“All of a sudden I received an email from Thorge’s recruiting agency indicating that he was still available,” said Balog. “I explained to him what we’re trying to achieve here and how we run the program, and he was very interested. We kept communicating, eventually made him and offer and he accepted.”

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The move across the Atlantic Ocean was a major step for Jess, but when he packed his bag to become a Yellowjacket, it was not the first time he had made the journey to the United States. “I started learning English in the fifth grade, and in 10th grade I came here on an exchange trip to Albany, New York,” remembered Jess. “I practiced with a high school team and they told me I had an opportunity to combine sports and an education in America. I went home to Germany after the three-week camp and started looking at different schools in the United States with a good combination of athletics and academics.”

As the college decision drew closer for Jess, the opportunity to extend his athletic career while continuing his education made MSUB the perfect fit. “Everything here is more personal, and we have completely different relationships with professors than we had in Germany,” Jess commented on his studies at MSUB. “I definitely enjoy the trips our soccer team goes on as well, and it’s cool to see and play in different places like Seattle. I feel very supported here, and Krista (Montague) and everyone in the athletic department are doing everything they can so that we have a good time here. It is really impressive.”

This season, Jess is one of four Germans on the Yellowjackets’ roster, and one of 11 players hailing from outside of the United States. The global combination of different styles has had a positive impact on the team’s structure in Jess’s eyes, as each player has a unique set of skills to bring to the table. “This year it is interesting with all of the different styles of players we have,” commented Jess. “In Germany, we play a completely different style than in South America, and it is cool to see all these different aspects combine. It takes time and it’s not always easy, but it’s really nice playing with all of these guys from different places.”

Also calling Germany home are sophomore goalkeeper Tom Lohmann (Berlin), freshman midfielder Niklas Schregel (Freialdenhoven), and sophomore midfielder Julian Toenges (Hessen). “I didn’t know any of the other Germans personally, but I think it’s really helpful to have them on the team with me,” said Jess. “In Germany, we learned a lot of tactics and a lot of technical skills. In the U.S., it is pretty physical and I’ve never experienced playing with people who can run like some of the guys on our team can. Here there is definitely a focus on the technical side of the game as well, but we also work on getting fit a lot more than in Germany.”

“The reason why we recruit German players is that often times they have played at a high youth level,” Balog commented on the impact of soccer’s popularity in Germany on younger players’ skills. “In many cases, they add a lot of physicality, experience, and maturity. American soccer still has to catch up with European soccer a little bit, and because of that it helps some of the foreign players to read certain situations better.”

Emerging as one of the Yellowjackets’ youngest but brightest stars, Jess will be looked upon to combine his nose for goal with his uncanny leadership ability for MSUB this season. “Thorge didn’t always get the support he should’ve gotten last season, and some early injuries broke his rhythm a little bit,” Balog commented on Jess’s freshman year. “Then again, he did score five goals, and in the spring he came back and hit the ground running.

As a sophomore now, we will look to him for more leadership, while balancing the attack and providing him with a strong cast of support to play off of.”

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As Jess continues his college journey, he is quick to look back at his roots and remembers his biggest role models in life. “My parents both support me whenever I make a decision, and they are the most important part of my life,” Jess commented on his father Sven Nommensen and mother Karena Jess. “My father brought me into playing soccer, and they are both always there for me to help in any way that they can.”

“We look a lot at our recruits not just as players but who they are as students and people,” Balog commented.

“Personality wise on and off the field as well as in the classroom, it is important to have a strong core. As a coaching staff we feel that Thorge is a big part of that for us.”

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Match 1: September 5, 2014 MSU Billings 2 | 2 Upper Iowa University (2 OT)

Men’s soccer plays to 2-2 stalemate in season-opener against Upper Iowa September 5, 2014 Gaining a 2-0 advantage, the Yellowjackets lose the lead as Greg Marshall sparks a UIU comeback with two goals in the 2-2 double-overtime draw.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Taking control with a 2-0 lead early in the second half, Montana State University Billings conceded a pair of goals late and settled for a 2-2 double-overtime draw against Upper Iowa University in its first game of the 2014 season Friday evening at Sioux Park Field.

Thorge Jess and Rhys Lambert provided the offense for the Yellowjackets, but it wasn’t enough as the Peacocks’ Greg Marshall scored twice.

Overall, Upper Iowa (0-0-1) outshot MSUB 18-10 on the game, and collected 11 corners compared with the Yellowjackets’ four.

The two sides played physically from the opening whistle, but both defenses held tough to prevent any shots in the opening 20 minutes of the game.

In the 21st minute, Strom Nuernberger unleashed a shot on target, but Peacock goalkeeper Connor Rortvedt came up with the save to preserve the scoreless affair. Jess found himself with a one-on-one opportunity a minute later, but his attempt sailed just wide to the left of the goal.

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In the 40th minute, Lambert took a free kick from the left side of the field, missing the frame just out of the keeper’s reach.

Lohmann came up big again for MSUB just before the break, knocking down another shot by Pedroso that was headed towards the goal.

MSUB came out of the halftime break with a quick goal, by Lambert, who flicked in a free kick from Butterworth to give the ‘Jackets a 2-0 lead.

In the 51st minute, Jess nearly doubled his tally, but Rortvedt made a save to keep his team afloat.

Sophomore Tom Lohmann.

The Peacocks earned four corner kicks in close succession with 53 minutes gone in the match, the last of which resulted in the first goal by Marshall to get UIU back into the match.

The Peacocks earned two more corner kicks five minutes later, but a save by Lohmann in between the two prevented UIU from evening the score.

With 25 minutes to play, Marshall again found the back of the net, pulling the Peacocks even at 2-2 at a crucial stage in the game.

Down a player due to a red card, MSUB kept the pressure on the Peacocks’ back line with shots by Daragh Kavanagh and Kyle Davis that required saves by Rortvedt down the stretch.

No shots found the target through the closing minutes, and with the final whistle the teams prepared for overtime. The Peacocks took three shots in the first overtime period, and Lohmann kept MSUB alive with a pair of saves.

Nuernberger placed another shot on target in the second overtime period, but Rortvedt came through when his team needed him most to keep the score at 2-2. Neither team could muster a shot as time wound down, and the clock expired with the scoreboard still reading 2-2.

NEXT UP: The ‘Jackets finish their brief two-game, season-opening road trip on Sunday against the University of Illinois Springfield in Rapid City. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m., with live statistics available online.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Upper Iowa (Sep 05, 2014 at Rapid City, SD) MSU Billings (0-0-1) vs.

Upper Iowa (0-0-1) Date: Sep 05, 2014 • Attendance: 124 Weather:

Goals by period MSU Billings Upper Iowa

MSU Billings

Upper Iowa

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# 1 2 4 7 9 12 20 21 24 28 30 5 8 11 14 15 25

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Paez,Jorge Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys Loeung,David -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Kavanagh,Daragh Fretheim,Jared Witty,Wyatt Lempka,Zach Davis,Kyle Totals

Sh SO G A - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 2 3 2 1 - - - - - - 2 2 - 2 1 1 - - 1 1 11

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

1 1 9

2

2

Min GA Saves 120:00 2 8

Shots by period MSU Billings Upper Iowa

1 4 3

2 OT O2 6 0 1 12 3 0

Total 11 18

Corner kicks MSU Billings Upper Iowa

1 0 2

2 OT O2 4 0 0 9 0 1

Total 4 12

Scoring summary: No.

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2.

3.

4.

Time Team 30:04 MSUB 46:30 MSUB 56:27 UIU 65:15 UIU

Goal scorer Jess,Thorge Lambert,Rhys Marshall,Greg Marshall,Greg

Po gk mf mf mf mf d mf d f mf d

# 0 2 4 10 11 12 14 16 18 22 23 02 3 7 9 24 26

# 0

1 1 0

Player Rortvedt,Connor Williams,Rhys Bishop,Jason Ordenana,Fausto Pedroso,Rafael Alves,Hugo Marshall,Greg Ewers,Troy Newman,Jared Pena,Leandro Smith,Sebastian -- Substitutes --

2 2 18

Goalkeepers Rortvedt,Connor

2 1 10

2

1 1 2

Min GA Saves 120:00 2 7 1 2 1

Assist Butterworth,Sam Butterworth,Sam Pinkerton,Ryan Calkins,Aaron

Total 2 2

Sh SO G A - - 2 1 - - - 2 - - 2 2 - 2 1 - 4 3 2 - - - - 1 - - 1 - - -

Lisowe,Ambrose McBeth,Johnny Calkins,Aaron Pinkerton,Ryan Gomez,Michael Totals

Saves by period MSU Billings Upper Iowa

2 OT O2 1 0 0 2 0 0

2 OT O2 4 2 0 5 0 1

Total 8 7

Description Own Goal

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #8 (35:15); YC-MSUB #28 (42:36); YC-MSUB #7 (43:43); YC-UIU #14 (61:28); YC-MSUB #20 (61:28); YC-MSUB #25 (62:13); YC-UIU #10 (62:30); RC-MSUB #7 (62:24); RC-UIU #10 (104:40) Stadium: Sioux Park Officials: Referee: Tony Harrison; Asst. Referee: Scott Vogel; Mike Watson; Alt. Official: Chad Landis; Timekeeper: Colin McCampbell; Scorer: Jorden Kadlec; Offsides: MSU Billings 2, Upper Iowa 1.

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Match 2: September 7, 2014 MSU Billings 1 | 2 illinois springfield (OT)

MSUB falls to Illinois Springfield 2-1 in overtime September 7, 2014 Thorge Jess scores for the second-straight game but MSUB concedes an overtime goal in a tough 2-1 loss to the University of Illinois-Springfield Sunday afternoon.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Playing into overtime for its second consecutive game, Montana State University Billings conceded a late goal and fell 2-1 to the University of Illinois-Springfield on Sunday afternoon at Sioux Park Field in the Mt. Rushmore Season Kickoff.

Jack Coombes scored on a pass from Ismael Serratos to propel the Prairie Stars to the victory after Chukwuka Iwe scored the first goal of the game on a penalty kick in the first half.

Thorge Jess scored for the second consecutive game to give the Yellowjackets (0-1-1) their only goal on a penalty kick. Overall on the game, MSUB had 13 shots compared with UIS’s 12, and both teams placed eight shots on target.

“We knew they’d be dangerous from set pieces,” commented head coach Alex Balog. “We played with a lot of passion and desire, but we should’ve kept the ball on the floor a bit more. It will be a huge week for us with the tournament next weekend.”

Tom Lohmann had six saves for the Yellowjackets, and Kyle Hamilton matched that figure between the pipes for the Prairie Dogs.

Lohmann started off with a save on a shot by Ben Flodstrom in the second minute to prevent an early goal.

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With five minutes gone, the Prairie Stars earned two-straight corner kicks, and Lohmann made two more saves on a pair of shots by Josh Kowalis.

Jess came up with the Yellowjackets’ first attempt on target in the 11th minute, but Hamilton made the save. On an ensuing corner kick served by David Loeung, Rhys Lambert placed a shot on frame but Hamilton came through with another save.

Taking advantage of a penalty kick call in the 21st minute, Iwe found the back of the net from 12 yards out to give the Prairie Stars a 1-0 lead.

MSUB earned two more corner kicks after giving up the lead, and a shot by Jess on the latter was just high over the crossbar. Cameron Lee drew a foul inside the box on a shot, earning a penalty kick for the Yellowjackets with 13 minutes until halftime. Jess stepped up to the spot and buried the shot to pull MSUB even with UIS 1-1.

Junior Cameron Lee.

Jess wasted no time with another attempt on goal a minute later, but Hamilton notched a save to keep the score at 1-1.

Brent Heinlein got the second half started for UIS, but his attempt towards goal missed high. Jess fired another shot for the ‘Jackets in the 57th minute but was no more fortunate than Heinlein as the German’s attempt missed high as well.

Lambert put a shot on frame in the 62nd minute and Loeung followed with one of his own in the 66th, but Hamilton corralled both for a pair of saves.

Neither team managed a serious threat through the middle part of the second half, as another shot by Jess missed wide in the 78th minute.

Earning a corner kick in the 102nd minute, Coombes drove home the game-winning goal on an assist by Serratos.

THE BUZZ: The overtime defeat followed MSUB’s double-overtime 2-2 draw against Upper Iowa University on Friday…Jess led all players with six shots on frame…MSUB played a total of seven overtime matches in 2013, including three OT contests in its first four games last season.

COMING UP: The Yellowjackets return home to host the MSUB Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive and Marine next weekend at Yellowjacket Field. MSUB will take on Colorado Christian on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m., before facing Colorado Mesa on Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Live video and statistics will be available for all tournament games at www.msubsports.com.

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Soccer Box Score (OT Period [101:06]) The Automated ScoreBook Illinois-Springfield vs MSU Billings (Sep 07, 2014 at Rapid City, SD) Illinois-Springfield (1-0) vs.

MSU Billings (0-0-1) Date: Sep 07, 2014 • Attendance: 50 Weather: sunny, clear

Goals by period Illinois-Springfield MSU Billings

Illinois-Springfield

MSU Billings

Po gk d mf f d f f d mf d 22

Player Hamilton, Kyle Leverenz, Mac Coombes, Jack Heinlein, Brent Ferry, Addison Lucas, Bryan Serratos, Ismael Stenzel, Tyler Dhalla, Khalid Kowalis, Josh Flodstrom, Ben -- Substitutes -4 Hoschar, Dylan 8 Stockman, Dylan 10 Iwe, Chukwuka 11 Taylor, Louis Totals

# 00 3 6 7 12 14 15 16 17 18 22

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 101 - - - - 101 1 1 1 - - 101 2 1 - - - 86 1 - - - - 101 - - - - 67 3 1 - 1 - 101 - - - - 78 - - - - 101 2 2 - - - 72 1 1 - - - 90 2 12

# Goalkeepers 00 Hamilton, Kyle TM TEAM

2 8

1 2

- - - - 1 12

Min GA Saves 101:06 1 6 0:00 0 1

Po gk d d f m d d d f d m

11 34 52 15

# 1

1 1 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Niklas Jess,Thorge Paez,Jorge Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Lambert,Rhys Loeung,David -- Substitutes -5 Bryson,Grady 8 Kavanagh,Daragh 14 Witty,Wyatt 15 Lempka,Zach 29 Toenges,Julian Totals

# 1 2 4 9 12 20 22 24 25 28 30

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

2 OT 0 1 0 0

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 101 - - - - 101 - - - - 73 6 3 1 - - 101 - - - - 72 - - - - 63 1 1 - - - 99 - - - - 101 - - - - 53 3 2 - - - 101 1 1 - - - 95 1 1 13

1 8

1

- - 28 - - 40 - - 61 - - 0+ - - 21 0 17

Min GA Saves 101:06 2 6

Shots by period Illinois-Springfield MSU Billings

1 5 7

2 OT 5 2 5 1

Total 12 13

Saves by period Illinois-Springfield MSU Billings

1 4 4

2 OT 2 1 1 1

Total 7 6

Corner kicks Illinois-Springfield MSU Billings

1 4 6

2 OT 2 1 0 0

Total 7 6

Fouls Illinois-Springfield MSU Billings

1 6 9

2 OT 5 1 7 1

Total 12 17

Scoring summary: No.

Time Team

1. 20:32 UISM 2. 31:48 MSUB 3. 101:02 UISM

Goal scorer Iwe, Chukwuka Jess,Thorge Coombes, Jack

Assist Penalty kick Penalty kick Serratos, Ismael

Total 2 1

Description

Cautions and ejections: YC-UISM #15 (15:30); YC-MSUB #28 (21:44); YC-UISM #00 (32:10); YC-UISM #3 (35:34); YC-MSUB #12 (60:09) Win-Hamilton, Kyle (2-0). Loss-Lohmann,Tom. Stadium: Sioux Park Stadium Officials: Referee: Bob Palmer; Asst. Referee: Scott Vogal; Tony Harrison; Alt. Official: Larry Kaiser; Timekeeper: Bennett Medick; Scorer: Colin McCampbell; Offsides: Illinois-Springfield 1, MSU Billings 2.

Illinois-Springfield wins in OT

Official's signature

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MSUB men’s soccer to host Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine September 9, 2014 Welcoming Colorado Mesa, Colorado Christian, and San Francisco State, MSUB hosts the Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine on Friday and Sunday.

BILLINGS, Mont. – With games on Friday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team will serve as the host for the four-game Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive and Marine.

The Yellowjackets will take on Colorado Christian University on Friday, before facing Colorado Mesa on Sunday in their final tune-up before Great Northwest Athletic Conference matches begin the following week.

San Francisco State will face Colorado Mesa on Friday at 2 p.m. in the first game of the tournament, which will be played at Yellowjacket Field on the MSUB City College campus. On Sunday, the Gators will face Colorado Christian at 1 p.m.

Admission for the event will be treated the same as normal MSUB soccer matches, with general admission tickets priced at $5 and tickets for seniors (age 65 and up), students age 7-12 and MSUB faculty and staff members set at $3. MSUB students with a valid ID card as well as children in sixth grade and under will be admitted free of charge.

A live video stream and live statistics will be provided for all four of the games via www.msubsports.com.

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TOURNAMENT PREVIEW Montana State University Billings - Yellowjackets Record: 0-1-1 Head Coach: Alex Balog, 2nd season MSUB’s first two games of the season have both extended into overtime, with the Yellowjackets drawing Upper Iowa University 1-1 in 120 minutes on Sept. 5 and falling to the University of Illinois-Springfield 2-1 on Sept. 7.

The Yellowjackets’ leading goal scorer from 2013, Thorge Jess, has started his sophomore campaign off with a bang. Jess scored in both of MSUB’s first two games, and junior Sam Butterworth provided assists on both of MSUB’s goals against UIU. Against Colorado Christian University: MSUB holds an all-time record of 9-2-1 including a perfect mark of 6-0 at home against the Cougars. The teams last played on Sept. 10, 2011, when the Yellowjackets scored a 2-1 victory at Yellowjacket field. Overall, MSUB has won the past six matches and hasn’t lost to CCU in the teams’ last 10 meetings (9-0-1) dating back to the 1999 season.

Against Colorado Mesa University: Sunday’s meeting will be the first ever between the two programs.

Colorado Christian University - Cougars Record: 2-0-0 Head Coach: Gary Evans, 11th season Starting their season off strongly, the Cougars defeated Dallas Christian 1-0 on Sept. 4 and Dallas Baptist University 2-1 two days later. Senior Luke Burgard provided CCU’s only goal against Dallas Christian, while Weston Leake and Adam Hern ensured the win over DBU with a goal apiece.

Burgard is the Cougars’ top returner from the 2013 squad, as he tallied 18 points with eight goals and a pair of assists last year as a junior. Leake was next on the list last year, scoring three times and providing an assist for seven points.

After an eight-year absence from the CCU program, head coach Gary Evans rejoined the squad in 2011 after formerly serving as the lead man from 1996-2003.

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Colorado Mesa University - Mavericks Record: 1-1-0 Head Coach: Todd Padgett, 1st season In his debut as a head coach for the Mavericks, Todd Padgett led his team to a 2-0 victory over St. Edward’s University on Sept. 5. Roy Abergil got the scoring started with a goal in the 51st minute, and Alan Hernandez finished a cross from Nestor Escobar in the 75th to seal the win.

Two days later, CMU put up a valiant fight against the No. 12 team in the NCAA in Midwestern State, falling 2-1 in double overtime. Hernandez gave the Mavericks a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 79th minute, but MSU responded with a goal exactly two minutes later then finished the game in the 108th minute to serve CMU the tough loss.

Hernandez returns as the team’s second-leading scorer from 2013, totaling four goals and four assists as a junior. Overall, the Mavericks have eight seniors returning from last season and 17 upperclassmen total on their roster.

San Francisco State University – Gators Record: 0-0-0 Head Coach: Matt Barnes, 1st season Set to play its first game of the season on Sept. 9, San Francisco State welcomes back its top scorer from 2013 in junior Sam Merritt who had nine points on four goals and an assist.

The Gators possess an experienced lineup with seven seniors and eight juniors. First year head coach Matt Barnes will look to bring his success from Lubbock Christian University (Texas) to the SFSU program. In 2013, Barnes guided the Chaparrals to an 11-5-1 record including an 8-1 mark in the team’s first year as a member of the Heartland Conference.

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Emerick, Brink pave the way for Yellowjacket men’s soccer September 11, 2014 First meeting in middle school, Billings natives Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink are now senior captains on the MSUB men's soccer team and have been two of the program's most valuable players.

MSUB SPORTS - During one of their first encounters at Lewis and Clark Middle School, Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink shared a moment inside the cafeteria during lunch that would go on to define what has become a lifelong friendship.

Finding himself with an extra peanut butter cookie, Brink decided it would only be right to share it with one of his newest friends. Emerick remembers the story slightly differently.

"We were at lunch and Matt shoves this peanut butter cookie down my throat," Emerick said with a smile. "At the time he didn't know that I had a nut allergy, and I got sick and had to go home."

Now both senior soccer players at Montana State University Billings, neither of them knew at the time that the seemingly-innocent incident would ultimately represent the tough love, competitive relationship that has made the pair inseparable, on and off the soccer field.

YOUNG MAGICIANS Emerick and Brink both grew up in Billings and have been soccer players for as long as they can remember. "The only sport I played was soccer," Emerick said. "My dad made a goal out of PVC pipe in the backyard and my younger sister Maddy played with me. I have a lot of good memories playing soccer in the ditch bank behind my house."

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It wasn't until Emerick experienced his first year of competitive soccer at age 13 that he knew it was the sport for him. "I remember that year was when I really grasped onto it," Emerick said. "My head coach was Dan McNally, and he really made the game interesting and made me want to continue on with it. My passion just grew from there, and I didn't want to do anything else except play."

While Emerick had played soccer for several years beforehand, it wasn't until he made the jump onto McNally's Magic City team that he began adopting the mindset of a future collegiate player. One of Emerick's newest teammates was Brink.

"I remember practice at the Magic City tryouts when Kyle first joined our team," said Brink. "The team was already pretty much made, but Kyle came on and fit in right away. The way it went for me was I always moved up each year with the same group of kids throughout youth soccer. I never had to transition to a new team like Kyle did."

The two connected immediately, forming a bond on the field through their unique but compatible playing styles.

"It kind of just happened right off the bat," Emerick said regarding his friendship with Brink. "We were at the same school and were playing for the same club. We would always go right to practice together after school."

Part of their natural camaraderie had to do with the parallels Emerick and Brink drew with the way they played the game. Specifically, Emerick remembers a trademark of the duo being their connection on set pieces. "On our set plays Matt would always get up in the box and we connected for around 10 goals," Emerick remembered.

"We had a really good team," Brink said referring to the Magic City squad. "We won state three or four times and took second most of the other seasons."

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FROM SENIOR TO SENIORS Moving on to Billings Senior High School, the profile of the rising stars across the state elevated each season of their prep careers. "Going into high school, I always had ambitions of playing collegiately," said Emerick. "I always wanted to play at the highest level that I could and learn new parts of the game. One quote I remember is, 'the day I stop learning about soccer is the day I quit.' A coach named Anthony Latronica said that to me at an Olympic Development camp and it always stuck with me."

Now both seniors in the Yellowjacket program, the two remember the path they took to end up at MSUB. For Brink, it was a simple decision as MSUB presented itself as a natural fit geographically and in terms of soccer.

After all, McNally was the head coach for the Yellowjackets and had been preparing players in the Magic City program ultimately for a career in his own college program.

"It was just really easy for me, and I liked Dan a lot," Brink said. "I always knew I was going to come here."

For Emerick, however, it was a different story.

"Initially I was thinking about Seattle U, and I was actually deadest on going there," Emerick remembered about his college search. "Dan and Matt both talked to me about the thought of representing my home town and being close to my family, and that is ultimately what made me change my mind and come to MSUB." "I remember when we were looking for colleges he wanted to go away, but I tried extremely hard to get him to come here," said Brink. "I asked him every day, and I don't know if I would've had the same experience here if he had gone to Seattle U." Looking back on the progression of the pair over the past three years, the decision to stick together through college could not have turned out better. "Kyle grew, literally," Brink said drawing a laugh from both of the friends.

"He has always been a creative player, but he has only gotten better. On the field, we don't treat each other like best friends, but that is how we better one another. We go after each other because that's how it is going to be in a game. It has only made us try more things on the field and give more effort."

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LEARNING TO BE A LEADER At times for Brink, the heat of competition proved to be overwhelming. Keeping his composure and displaying leadership during pivotal moments in games was a challenge, and changing his mentality has been one of the most noticeable transformations he has undergone as a player.

"I met both Matt and Kyle on the same cold, damp afternoon in May of 2011," said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. "Matt had a strong physical presence and was very vocal, and I especially noticed his body language on the field."

"For me, consistency in terms of the mental aspect of the game is something I have struggled with in the past," said Brink. "One day I'd have good game, then next it would be bad, and that was hard for me."

The passion Brink plays with is intense, and is a major factor behind why he has been a fixture on the Yellowjackets' back line since his freshman year. According to teammates and coaches alike, it has been Brink's ability to harness his emotions and channel them into leadership qualities that has earned him a captain's arm band for the 2014 season.

"As coaches we knew he wanted to be a leader and wear the captain's band last season, but we didn't think he was ready for it," Balog said. "To see him on the field now and the way that he talks to his teammates, opponents and referees is entirely different than in the past. He is able to keep his head in the game and that makes him play so much better. Now Matt is one of our three captains, and that is something I feel he has earned."

"I think Matt has grown a ton from freshman year to now, and he has become a very reliable person," said Emerick, who is also a 2014 captain. "His composure and everything about him has changed, and he is very professional now."

BLEEDING NAVY AND GOLD "The first thing that comes to my mind is that they bring knowledge of the program to the other players and an understanding of the team philosophy," Balog commented on the tandem's strongest qualities. "These are both guys who have decided to stay and play for their hometown school, and they have both been through the ups and downs over the last four years."

Both starting as freshmen in 2011, Brink and Emerick were part of a team that began its season losing seven of its first nine games. Foreshadowing the type of resiliency each of them would come to possess, the Yellowjackets lost just one of their remaining nine contests, and finished the season with a record of 8-8-2.

"It is extremely rare for a team to finish a season that strongly after starting off 2-7," Balog commented. "Kyle and Matt were an integral part of the team that year and they really helped us turn things around."

The strong finish carried over into the 2012 season, when MSUB posted a solid 11-5-2 record and fell just shy of qualifying for the NCAA tournament. After last season's frustrating 3-10-5 record, Brink and Emerick are both fueled by their history of success to elevate the program once again in 2014.

"In terms of goals we really want to make it to the NCAA tournament," said Emerick. "We just need to come together and really have a family atmosphere where everyone is close to each other."

"I'd love for us to at least make it to the national tournament, that's probably our biggest goal," Brink said in agreement with his teammate. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 23

AN UNBREAKABLE BOND "It was my brother Levi that first helped me get into sports and kind of shaped who I was going to be," Brink said remembering his early childhood competition with his sibling. "But Kyle was the one that really got me into soccer and made me want to play the game. I remember jumping Rocky's fence together as kids to go play on their field since it was closer, and we hung out all the time after school from middle school to now. I would consider him to be my brother."

"Matt is someone I can talk to about anything and he is definitely unique from other friends," said Emerick. "His family is like my family and mine like his, and they are all great people. They've helped me along the way through everything."

Both student-athletes note the tremendous support lent by their parents, from the long road trips associated with year-round club soccer to sticking by their sides through their college careers. "My parents especially have supported me through everything, and have given me everything I need to play," Emerick said regarding his father Scott and mother Cecilia. "I owe them so much, and we never took vacations because of the travel. Our summer vacation would be going to a tournament, and they have sacrificed so much for me."

"Matt and Kyle are each different guys but I think bringing them here is one of the best recruiting decisions that has been made in this program within the last four years," Balog said.

"Kyle has never looked back, becoming one of the true leaders of this program. He's someone who has stuck with the coaching staff, and he is a guy that leads by example every single time he steps on the field. As a coach I am very grateful that he is part of our program, and he exemplifies everything that we try to stand for in terms of character, commitment, work ethic, and especially in terms of being a good person."

"Our motto that we usually say before every game is 'family,' and that's a big reason why I came to MSUB," Brink said. "Over the course of my time here I have made a lot of friends, and soccer especially promotes a family atmosphere very well. It's my home away from home."

"Throughout your coaching career, sometimes there are players who make you look at yourself in the mirror," Balog said. "Matt is one of those guys because he is someone who made me realize how much players need to feel the support and love of a coaching staff. Matt is the kind of person you love to have on a team because of his passion, but mainly because he's a player who has made me better as a coach."

For one final season, Brink and Emerick will inhabit the turf at Yellowjacket Field on the MSUB City College Campus, regularly putting on display the phenomenal growth and development of two of Billings' finest athletic products in recent memory. Their level of play is uncommon, and the maturity and progression they have embodied through their time at MSUB a rarity. Most importantly, the commitment of Emerick and Brink to their hometown MSUB program has shaped who they have become as people, and set an example of excellence for all future Yellowjackets.

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Match 3: September 12, 2014 Colorado Christian 1 | 0 MSU Billings (2 OT)

Late header goal pushes Colorado Christian over MSUB in double overtime September 12, 2014 A perfect cross on a corner kick from Calvin Beck finds the head of Graham Delano as Colorado Christian downs MSUB 1-0 in double overtime Friday evening.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Graham Delano scored a header goal directly off of a corner kick by Calvin Beck and Colorado Christian stunned Montana State Billings with a 1-0 victory in double overtime Friday evening at Yellowjacket Field.

In Game 2 of the Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine, the Cougars and Yellowjackets battled through regulation and the first overtime period scoreless, before CCU broke through with the game-winner to improve to 3-0-0 on the season. With the loss, MSUB fell to 0-2-1 in 2014 and has gone to overtime in all three of its games.

Overall on the game, MSUB outshot CCU 16-14 and held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks. Tom Lohmann tallied three saves for the ‘Jackets while Brandon Eide came up with four for the Cougars.

The Cougars fired the first shot of the game as Weston Leake missed wide of the right post with a strike from the top of the 18-yard box. CCU earned another dangerous opportunity a few minutes later, but Calvin Beck’s strike from inside the box curled wide of the post harmlessly.

Midway through the first half, Thorge Jess and Niklas Schregel combined several passes to work into CCU’s box. Eide came up with a pair of saves within the span of a minute to keep the score at 0-0.

On the other side of the field, Cameron Lee stepped into a gap to intercept a cross on a set piece by Luke Burgard and clear the ball out of the Yellowjackets’ defensive third.

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The most dangerous chance of the first half for either team came when Schregel controlled the ball around a pair of defenders and into the top of the box. He unleashed a strong, low shot headed for the lower left corner of the net, but Eide made a diving save to push the ball wide at the last second.

MSUB followed with four consecutive corner kicks, but Eide deflected a pair of them and the game remained scoreless.

Fresh into the game with less than six minutes to play in the first, Colin Ralston fed a quality pass to the foot of Rhys Lambert, whose shot from the top of the box sailed inches over the crossbar.

Lambert followed with another strong shot, this time from 25 yards out, but missed just high again.

Coming out of the halftime break strong, a near scoring opportunity started with a well-placed pass from Lambert to the foot of Matt Brink. The senior defender played in a perfect cross from the right side of the field, and a header by Ralston rolled just outside of the far post.

The ‘Jackets kept the pressure on moving into the middle part of the second, as Kyle Emerick took advantage of a quick set piece in the box and won a corner. CCU cleared the ball out, and a low hard shot by Ralston a minute later was knocked down before it could reach the goal.

Lohmann came up huge on his first big test of the match, knocking down a hard shot directly on frame by Burgard to prevent the Cougars from taking the lead.

The Yellowjackets won three corners in the span of three minutes, and Fernando Perez nearly pushed MSUB in front on a leaping header off a corner by Emerick. The effort sailed high and wide, and the teams remained scoreless moving into the final 10 minutes of regulation.

Set up at perfect striking distance with a free kick from just outside the box, MSUB couldn’t capitalize as a shot by Jess missed wide of the right post.

Ralston came even closer to scoring with six minutes remaining, as his shot from eight yards out glanced off of the outer side netting.

The Cougars took advantage of a counter attack with three minutes left, and Lohmann came off his line to make a sliding save on a shot by Eduard Svechuk to preserve the shutout.

Neither team found the net in the first overtime period, and with just one minute gone in the second CCU walked away with the big victory on the connection from Beck to Delano.

Freshman Niklas Schregel.

UP NEXT: MSUB takes on Colorado Mesa on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the final game of the Rimrock Classic.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Colorado Christian vs MSU Billings (9/12/14 at Billings, MT) Colorado Christian (3-0-0) vs.

MSU Billings (0-2-1) Date: 9/12/14 • Attendance: 150 Weather: Clear Skies, 70 Degrees

Goals by period Colorado Christian MSU Billings

Colorado Christian

MSU Billings

Po # 1 3 4 6 8 9 11 12 14 18 2 5 7 13 15 20 22

# 1 18 22

Player Brandon Eide Calvin Beck Eduard Shevchuk Adam Hern Nick Seifert Sam Walberer John Alderman Joe Wilkes Weston Leake Graham Delano -- Substitutes -Marcus Charlick Collin Fligge David Brown Paul Grizzle Cobey Berto Quaid Theander Zach Ashland Totals

Sh SO G A Fo Min 4 1 - 1 - 80 2 1 1 - - 101 2 - - - - 85 1 1 - - - 72 - - - - 12 - - - - 101 - - - - 88 - - - - 11 - - - - 101 - - - - 56 3 1 1 14

Goalkeepers Brandon Eide Graham Delano Zach Ashland

1 4

1

- - - - - - - 1 10

83 87 101 30 30 26 45

Min GA Saves 56:01 0 0 0:00 0 4 45:00 0 0

1 0 0

Po # Player gk 1 Lohmann,Tom 2 Brink,Matt 4 Schregel,Niklas 9 Jess,Thorge 10 Emerick,Kyle 12 Paez,Jorge 20 Saltwell,Thomas 21 Perez,Fernando 22 Lee,Cameron 24 Nuernberger,Strom 30 Loeung,David 5 6 14 15 16 25 28 29

# 1

-- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Ralston,Colin Witty,Wyatt Lempka,Zach Williams,Eli Davis,Kyle Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian Totals

2 OT O2 0 0 1 0 0 0

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 101 - - - - 101 1 1 - - - 89 4 - - - - 95 1 - - - - 94 1 - - - - 66 - - - - 101 2 1 - - - 82 - - - - 101 - - - - 82 2 2 - - - 52 3 2 16

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Total 1 0

4

0

- 8 - 6 - 2 - - 25 - 8 - 8 - - 24 - - 11 0 15

Min GA Saves 101:01 1 3

Shots by period Colorado Christian MSU Billings

1 2 6

2 OT O2 9 2 1 9 1 0

Total 14 16

Saves by period Colorado Christian MSU Billings

1 3 0

2 OT O2 0 1 0 3 0 0

Total 4 3

Corner kicks Colorado Christian MSU Billings

1 0 4

2 OT O2 1 0 1 5 0 0

Total 2 9

Fouls Colorado Christian MSU Billings

1 1 6

2 OT O2 7 2 0 7 2 0

Total 10 15

Scoring summary: No.

Time Team

1. 101:01 CCU

Goal scorer Graham Delano (1)

Assist Calvin Beck

Description

Direct header goal off of a corner kick.

Cautions and ejections: Win-Brandon Eide (3-0-0). Loss-Lohmann,Tom (0-2-1).

Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Mike Woodring; Asst. Referee: Patrick Rivers; Doug Clapper; Timekeeper: James Catlin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Colorado Christian 2, MSU Billings 2.

Official's signature

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Match 4: September 14, 2014 Colorado Mesa 1 | 1 MSU Billings (2 OT)

MSUB strikes early, CMU equalizes late in 1-1 double-overtime draw September 14, 2014 Jorge Paez scores his first collegiate goal 12 seconds into the match, but Colorado Mesa finds an equalizer in the final 10 minutes in a 1-1 double-overtime draw.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Jorge Paez scored his first collegiate goal 12 seconds into the game, but a late equalizer by Tim Hofer resulted in a 1-1 tie between Montana State University Billings and Colorado Mesa in the finale of the Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine Sunday evening at Yellowjacket Field.

Thorge Jess fed the ball to Paez after a direct pass from the kickoff, and the freshman shocked CMU with a goal 12 seconds into the match.

“That was a great way to start the game, and to execute on the game plan we had and take it to them right off the get-go,” commented head coach Alex Balog. “I’m very proud of Jorge for scoring his first collegiate goal, but even prouder of the impact that he has made on this team. He has come in as a freshman, earned a starting spot, and personality wise he is a great addition to the program.”

Hofer’s equalizer came in the 85th minute, as his shot towards goal took a deflection and wound up in the net.

The Yellowjackets (0-2-2) outshot the Mavericks (2-1-1) 15-12 on the game, and placed eight on target compared with CMU’s seven. Maverick goalkeeper Micah Conrads tallied seven saves, while Tom Lohmann grabbed six for the ‘Jackets. The teams were near even in corner kicks, as MSUB had six compared to CMU’s five.

MSUB brought early pressure offensively as Jess and Rhys Lambert each uncorked shots towards goal that were saved by Conrads in the opening minutes.

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Lohmann was tested just before the halftime break, reacting on a header shot from point blank range to prevent an equalizing goal.

The Mavericks nearly matched MSUB’s first half feat, as a shot 12 seconds into the second half missed the far post by less than a foot.

The ‘Jackets had another opportunity to double their lead with 35 minutes remaining, but a free kick by Lambert from just outside the 18-yard box was deflected wide of the post. Lambert got his head on a cross from Kyle Emerick on the ensuing corner, but his attempt missed high over the crossbar.

Strom Nuernberger beat a defender to find himself with space along the left side of the box. He whipped in a perfect cross in front of the goalmouth, and Conrads reacted for an excellent point-blank save on a header shot

by Colin Ralston.

The Mavericks were inches away from tying the score with 19 minutes left, but a header shot off of a corner kick just missed the side netting on the far post.

Keeping their composure on a dangerous free kick, the Yellowjackets protected the lead as Sam Butterworth controlled the ball out of the back past two Maverick attackers.

With less than 10 minutes remaining, Patrick LaPorta placed a header shot towards the upper left corner of the goal on a free-kick cross by Nestor Escrobar. Lohmann timed a leap perfectly and tipped the attempt over the crossbar.

Disaster struck for the Yellowjackets several minutes later, as Hofer controlled the ball at the top of the box, fired a shot on frame and watched as it deflected off of an MSUB defender past Lohmann into the net.

Neither team found a breakthrough goal in the final five minutes of regulation, and MSUB entered extra time for the fourth consecutive game to begin the 2014 season.

Brink helped create the first chance for the ‘Jackets in overtime, sending a perfect cross into the box. Jess met it with his head, but the shot missed high.

Roy Abergil created a dangerous chance for the Mavericks with five minutes left in the first overtime period, but his cross sailed through the unattended six-yard box without being touched.

Entering the second half of overtime, MSUB earned a corner kick within the first two minutes, and created several scoring chances into the box. CMU defended well, keeping the game tied at 1-1 through the duress.

Moving into the closing minutes of the game, time expired before another serious chance on goal was made by either side.

“I’m extremely proud of our team for the way they played, for the way they worked for 110 minutes, and for their ongoing enthusiasm,” Balog said. “This is what makes coaching this team an absolute pleasure.”

COMING UP: The Yellowjackets open Great Northwest Athletic Conference play with three-straight road games. MSUB challenges Northwest Nazarene on Sept. 20 in Nampa, Idaho, Simon Fraser on Sept. 25 in Burnaby, B.C., and Western Washington on Sept. 27 in Bellingham, Wash. Live coverage for all games can be found at www.msubsports.com. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 29

Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Colorado Mesa vs MSU Billings (9/14/14 at Billings, MT) Colorado Mesa (2-1-1) vs.

MSU Billings (0-2-2) Date: 9/14/14 • Attendance: 100 Weather: Clear Skies, 75 Degrees

Goals by period Colorado Mesa MSU Billings

Colorado Mesa

MSU Billings

Po # 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 25 11 12 13 19 21 23 24 26

# 1

Player Micah Conrads Oliver Querin Stan Schrock Blake Carlson Slater Elkind Tim Hofer Spencer Jackson Roy Abergil Stevie Palma Sean Foster Nestor Escobar -- Substitutes -Andres Delgadillo Alan Hernandez Trentin Atkin Roberto Diaz Charlie Dukes Patrick LaPorta Kevin Escobar Nick Pena Totals

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 110 - - - - 85 - - - - 23 - - - - 110 1 - - - - 110 2 2 1 - - 60 1 1 - - - 95 2 - - - - 101 1 1 - - - 46 - - - - 35 - - - - 67 1 1 1 2 12

Goalkeepers Micah Conrads

1 1 1 7

1

- - - 1 - - - - 1 19

Min GA Saves 110:00 1 7

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Paez,Jorge Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys -- Substitutes -4 Schregel,Niklas 5 Bryson,Grady 6 Ralston,Colin 18 Fries,Jesper 29 Toenges,Julian 30 Loeung,David Totals

Po # gk 1 2 7 9 10 12 20 21 22 24 28

35 51 46 63 22 34 25 87 # 1

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Shots by period Colorado Mesa MSU Billings

1 5 4

2 OT O2 7 0 0 9 2 0

Total 12 15

Saves by period Colorado Mesa MSU Billings

Corner kicks Colorado Mesa MSU Billings

1 2 0

2 OT O2 3 0 0 5 0 1

Total 5 6

Fouls Colorado Mesa MSU Billings

Scoring summary: No.

1.

2.

Time Team 0:10 MSUB 84:33 CMU

Goal scorer Paez,Jorge (1) Tim Hofer

1 0 1

Assist Jess,Thorge Roberto Diaz

2 OT O2 1 0 0 0 0 0

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 110 - - - - 110 1 - - - - 95 4 2 - 1 - 84 - - - - 68 1 1 1 - - 70 - - - - 110 1 - - - - 61 - - - - 110 - - - - 108 5 2 - - - 92 2 1 15

2 1 8

1

- - - - - - 1 29

59 7 58 3 15 49

Min GA Saves 110:00 1 6 1 3 4

2 OT O2 3 1 0 2 0 0

Total 7 6

1 6 11

2 OT O2 8 4 1 14 2 2

Total 19 29

Description

Directly off of the kickoff shot from the top of the box, deflection g keeper

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #21 (29:27); YC-CMU #11 (46:06); YC-MSUB #28 (57:02); YC-CMU #14 (63:36); YC-MSUB #2 (76:37) Colorado Mesa-Micah Conrads.

Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Kurt Grabow; Asst. Referee: Rick Bartsch; David Hill; Timekeeper: James Catlin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Colorado Mesa 4, MSU Billings 3.

Total 1 1

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Lohmann named defensive Most Valuable Player for Rimrock Classic September 15, 2014 MSUB men’s soccer goalkeeper Tom Lohmann is selected as the defensive Most Valuable Player for the Rimrock Classic, while San Francisco States Sam Merrit is the offensive MVP. BILLINGS, Mont. – Logging more than 200 minutes in the net during Montana State University Billings’ two soccer games last weekend, sophomore goalkeeper Tom Lohmann was selected as the defensive Most Valuable Player for the Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive and Marine.

Sam Merrit of San Francisco State University was picked as the offensive Most Valuable player, after helping the Gators to a 3-0 victory over Colorado Christian on Sunday. Overall on the tournament, Merrit scored one goal and added an assist, while taking five shots to lead his team.

Lohmann made nine total saves while allowing just two goals in more than 211 minutes.

Earning all-tournament honors from MSUB were Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink, who joined Lohmann among the 11 players selected.

From Colorado Mesa University, forward Roy Abergil, midfielder Sean Foster and defender Blake Carlson were each given the nod to the all-tournament team. Abergil scored one of the Mavericks’ two goals, and led his team with six shots in the two games.

For Colorado Christian, midfielder Luke Burgard and defender Eduard Shevchuk represented the Cougars on the all-tournament team. Burgard co-led his team with four shots, and helped create numerous dangerous scoring opportunities with his solid play in the midfield.

Merrit, midfielder Emmanuel Serrano, and defender Kevin Johnson were San Francisco State’s selections to the all-tournament team. Serrano provided an assist and Johnson helped anchor the Gators’ back line in their 3-0 shutout against Colorado Christian. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 31

2014 MSUB Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine All-Tournament Team Name Pos. School Hometown (Previous School) Roy Abergil FW Colorado Mesa Beercheeva, Israel (Omer) Sam Merrit FW SF State San Clemente, CA (San Clemente) Emmanuel Serrano MF SF State Santa Monica, CA (Santa Monica) Sean Foster MF Colorado Mesa Grand Junction, CO (Grand Junction) Luke Burgard MF Colorado Christian Golden, CO (Arvada West) Kyle Emerick MF MSU Billings Billings, MT (Billings Senior) Eduard Shevchuck DF Colorado Christian Aurora, CO (Grandview) Matt Brink DF MSU Billings Billings, MT (Billings Senior) Blake Carlson DF Colorado Mesa Beaverton, OR (Westview) Kevin Johnson DF SF State La Habra, CA (Sonora) Tom Lohmann GK MSU Billings Berlin, Germany (Nyack College) Honorable Mention – James Aguirre, MF, SF State; Andres Delgadillo, MF, Colorado Mesa; Max Talbert, DF, SF State; Rhys Lambert, MF, MSU Billings; Tom Saltwell, DF, MSU Billings; Micah Conrads, GK, Colorado Mesa; Stevie Palma, FW, Colorado Mesa.

Offensive Most Valuable Player – Sam Merrit, San Francisco State.

Defensive Most Valuable Player – Tom Lohmann, Montana State University Billings.

Senior Kyle Emerick.

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MSUB opens GNAC slate with road test against Northwest Nazarene September 17, 2014 The MSUB men’s soccer team hits the road for the first of three-straight away contests against Northwest Nazarene this week in the teams’ Great Northwest Athletic Conference opener.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Having played into overtime in each of its first four matches of the 2014 season, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team hits the road this weekend to challenge Northwest Nazarene in the first Great Northwest Athletic Conference game of the season on Saturday in Nampa, Idaho.

Game time is scheduled for 3 p.m. and live statistics will be available via www.msubsports.com. The match will be the first of three-straight on the road for MSUB, as the ‘Jackets travel to Bellingham, Wash., and Burnaby, B.C., the following weekend to take on Western Washington and Simon Fraser.

Most recently, the Yellowjackets played Colorado Mesa to a double-overtime draw after losing 1-0 to Colorado Christian in double-overtime in the 2014 Rimrock Classic sponsored by TNT Automotive & Marine. MSUB started its campaign with a 2-2 double-overtime draw against Upper Iowa, followed by a 2-1 defeat in overtime at the hands of Illinois-Springfield in Rapid City, S.D. The ‘Jackets take a record of 0-2-2 into Saturday’s conference tilt against the Crusaders.

Overall on the season, sophomore Thorge Jess has been MSUB’s biggest scoring threat, totaling two goals and one assist for five points. Jess has taken a team-high 17 shots, seven of which have been placed on frame for a percentage of .412.

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Also finding the net for MSUB this season were Rhys Lambert and Jorge Paez, who have each scored once. Lambert’s goal came in the first match of the season, as he scored just two minutes into the second half against Upper Iowa. Paez’s first career goal came in the Yellowjackets’ most recent match, as he scored just 12 seconds in against Colorado Mesa to claim the fastest goal in MSUB history.

Returning starter Sam Butterworth has already played a key role for the ‘Jackets, providing both of the assists in MSUB’s 2-2 draw against Upper Iowa.

Defensively, Matt Brink and Thomas Saltwell have started all four games and have contributed major minutes for head coach Alex Balog. In goal, Tom Lohmann has played every minute of the season and has made 23 saves across MSUB’s four matches. The sophomore transfer from Nyack College in New York was selected as the Defensive Most Valuable Player after last weekend’s Rimrock Classic.

Assuming a significant role in his first year in the program, freshman Strom Nuernberger has started all four games for the ‘Jackets in the midfield, and both of the shots that he has taken have been on target.

As a team, the Yellowjackets have attempted a GNAC-leading 55 shots on the young season, placing 29 of those on frame for a shots-on-goal percentage of .527.

Northwest Nazarene Crusaders 2014 Record: 3-1-0 Head Coach: Coe Michaelson, 7th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 4th (5-7-5, 5-6-3 GNAC) After leading the GNAC in goals scored a season ago, 2013 GNAC Newcomer of the Year Fredy Razo has already begun the pursuit of last season’s total of 16. With a pair of goals and two assists already in 2014, Razo has helped the Crusaders to an early 3-1-0 record.

While Razo is perhaps the top offensive returning player in the conference, his teammate Erik Anderson is the Crusaders’ leading scorer with four goals and two assists so far in 2014. A transfer from Wright State University, Anderson scored two goals in his most recent game, helping the Crusaders to a 3-1 win against Dixie State on Sept. 16. In a 3-2 victory over Dominican on Sept. 12, he was responsible for creating all of the Crusaders’ goals with one himself and assists on both of the others.

Also scoring this season for NNU were Jaime Verdin and Michael Mollay, the former of which also has two assists for the ‘Saders.

In goal, Alfredo E. Ontiveros has played all 360 minutes for NNU, logging one shutout and making 13 saves so far this season.

As a team, NNU has placed 21 of its 48 shots on target for a shots-on-goal percentage of .438. Offense appears to be the key for the team, as NNU averages 2.0 goals per contest but allows 1.25. Beginning its season with a road trip to California, NNU defeated Cal State Stanislaus 2-0 in its 2014 debut on Sept. 4, before falling to Cal State Monterey Bay 2-0 two days later.

The Series: All-time against the Crusaders, MSUB holds a record of 8-9-2, including a mark of 5-5 away from Billings. The ‘Jackets have not defeated the Crusaders since a 4-3 overtime victory in Nampa on Oct. 29, 2011.

Last season, Razo scored four goals against the Yellowjackets in a 5-1 NNU victory in Nampa on Nov. 9. In the teams’ first battle of 2013, neither found the net in a 0-0 double-overtime draw on Oct. 12 in Billings.

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Match 5: September 20, 2014 MSU Billings 0 | 2 Northwest Nazarene

MSUB men fall to Northwest Nazarene 2-0 in GNAC opener September 20, 2014 Great Northwest Athletic Conference leading scorer Erik Anderson finds the net for the fifth time this season, sparking Northwest Nazarene to a 2-0 win over Montana State Billings Saturday afternoon.

NAMPA, Idaho. – Facing the second-leading offensive team in all of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, Montana State University Billings fell 2-0 to Northwest Nazarene on Saturday afternoon at Finkbeiner Park.

The Crusaders got on the board early as Erik Anderson scored his GNAC-leading fifth goal of the season, and a late score by Rene Duevel doubled NNU’s lead and ensured the victory.

“We started the game slow and conceded a goal on an individual error,” commented MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “The guys picked it up and came out flying in the second half, but two red cards halted our momentum.”

NNU (4-1-0, 1-0-0 GNAC) took a whopping 27 shots, compared with 10 by MSUB. NNU won nine corners and MSUB tallied four, and MSUB’s Tom Lohmann reeled in seven saves. NNU goalkeeper Alfredo E. Ontiveros earned the shutout and had six saves on the match.

With the loss, MSUB falls to 0-3-2 on the season and is 0-1-0 in GNAC play. Fernando Perez had a team-best five shots, including two on target for the ‘Jackets.

Looking to start the game with a bang, Sam Butterworth placed a shot on frame within the first minute of the match. Ontiveros came up with his first save of the game for the Crusaders, preventing an early MSUB lead. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 35

NNU began knocking on the door as Duevel fired a pair of shots towards the goal within the span of two minutes, but missed the target.

The GNAC leading scorer from 2013, Fredy Razo, tested Lohmann with a shot on frame that was deflected out-of-bounds for a Crusader corner kick.

On a loose ball off the corner, Anderson notched his GNAC-leading fifth goal of the season just 12 minutes into the game, finding the net thanks to an assist by Julio Castillo.

Duevel took another shot in the 15th minute, this time forcing a save by Lohmann as the ball was headed towards the net.

Thomas Saltwell broke a drought in shots by the ‘Jackets, cutting loose a strike in the 29th minute that Ontiveros prevented from crossing the line.

Perez tested his luck in the 38th minute, but his shot on target was knocked down by Ontiveros.

Lohmann responded well on another shot by Anderson, making a save of his own to prevent a second NNU goal just before halftime.

Coming out of the break, MSUB dealt with three-straight Crusader corner kicks, holding strong to prevent NNU from doubling its lead.

Intensity picked up in the second period, as the ‘Jackets placed four shots on frame in rapid succession. Ontiveros saved the first and third, but it took a team effort by Yannick Petzschke and Luke Broz to prevent the other two shots from crossing the line.

Sophomore Tom Saltwell.

Midway through the second, Jaime Verdin came inches away from extending NNU’s lead as his shot glanced off of the post in the 59th minute.

Perez continued his attack on goal, directing a header off of a corner kick by David Loeung towards frame but missing high.

Losing a pair of players to red cards, MSUB conceded a second goal when Duevel broke through with a header on a through ball by Stephen Davidson and Razo. The Crusaders refused to let up, as Castillo and Anderson forced two-straight saves by Lohmann four minutes later.

The ‘Saders earned a pair of corner kicks in the waning minutes of the match, but ultimately didn’t find the net for a third time.

“Although we ended the game with nine players, we never stopped fighting and working,” Balog said. “All in all it was a disappointing result where individual mistakes and missed chances cost us the game.”

COMING UP: MSUB remains on the road for two more GNAC games next weekend. The ‘Jackets face Western Washington on Thursday in Bellingham, Wash., before crossing the border into Canada to challenge Simon Fraser next Saturday.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook For Soccer Montana St Billings vs Northwest Nazarene (Sep 20, 2014 at Nampa, Idaho) Montana St Billings (0-3-2, 0-1-0) vs.

Northwest Nazarene (4-1-0, 1-0-0) Date: Sep 20, 2014 • Attendance: 132 Weather: sunny, high 70s

Goals by period Montana St Billings Northwest Nazarene

Montana St Billings

Northwest Nazarene

Po gk d mf d f mf mf d d mf mf

# 1 2 4 7 9 10 12 20 22 24 28 5 6 8 11 14 15 16 18 21 25 29 30

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Paez,Jorge Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Ralston,Colin Kavanagh,Daragh Fretheim,Jared Witty,Wyatt Lempka,Zach Williams,Eli Fries,Jesper Perez,Fernando Davis,Kyle Toenges,Julian Loeung,David Totals

Sh SO G A - - - - - - 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - - 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 5 1 10

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

1 2 6

0

Saves by period Montana St Billings Northwest Nazarene

2 6 17

Total 10 27

Corner kicks Montana St Billings Northwest Nazarene

1 0 4

2 4 5

Total 4 9

1.

2.

Time Team 11:48 NNU-M 70:31 NNU-M

5 6 8 12 17 18 21 22 23

Player Ontiveros,Alfredo E. Perez,Juan Verdin,Jaime Castillo,Julio Garcia,Steven Razo,Fredy Anderson,Erik Broz,Luke Jenssen,Einar Duevel,Rene Petzschke,Yannick -- Substitutes -Ward,Ian Field,Kevin Mollay,Michael Thomas,Austin Davidson,Stephen Murphy,Nathan Day,Daniel Leisten,Layne Hartley,Marshall Totals

# 90

1 4 10

No.

0

# 90 3 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 31

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 7

Shots by period Montana St Billings Northwest Nazarene

Scoring summary:

Po gk d mf mf f f f d d mf d

Goal scorer Anderson,Erik (5) Duevel,Rene (1)

1 0 1

Goalkeepers Ontiveros,Alfredo E.

Assist Castillo,Julio Davidson,Stephen Razo,Fredy

2 0 1

Total 0 2

Sh SO G A - - - - 2 - - 5 2 - 1 - - 2 1 - 1 4 3 1 - - - - 8 2 1 3 1 - 1 2 27

9

2

1 3

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 6 1 3 4

2 4 2

Total 7 6

Description

corner loose, 11 redirect, trickle in head off chip forward from 17

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #22 (24:58); YC-NNU-M #3 (43:26); YC-MSUB #2 (55:21); YC-MSUB #2 (57:10); RC-MSUB #2 (57:10); YC-MSUB #20 (57:58); YC-MSUB #22 (59:26); RC-MSUB #22 (59:49); YC-NNU-M #8 (80:13) Win-Ontiveros,Alfredo E. (4-1-0). Loss-Lohmann,Tom (0-3-2).

Stadium: Finkbeiner Park Officials: Referee: Mark Oliver; Asst. Referee: Matthew Gamette; Matt Huston; Timekeeper: Mike Stetson; Scorer: Mike Stetson; Offsides: Montana St Billings 0, Northwest Nazarene 2.

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MSUB men’s soccer takes on tough GNAC opponents on upcoming road trip September 23, 2014 MSUB completes an early-season road trip with a pair of matches against top conference opponents Western Washington and Simon Fraser this weekend.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Continuing Great Northwest Athletic Conference play this weekend, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team hits the road to challenge Simon Fraser University and Western Washington University.

The Yellowjackets will face the Clan of Simon Fraser at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday in Burnaby, British Columbia. Returning to the United States to challenge the WWU Vikings on Saturday, kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific time at the brand new Harrington Field in Bellingham, Wash.

Live video and statistics will be available for Thursday’s contest, and live stats will be provided on Saturday.

Links to coverage can be found at http://www.msubsports.com.

In its 2014 GNAC opener, MSUB (0-3-2, 0-1-0 GNAC) fell to Northwest Nazarene 2-0 on the road last Saturday.

Sophomore forward Thorge Jess is the Yellowjackets’ leading scorer this season, tallying a pair of goals and an assist through the first five games. Jess earned honorable mention GNAC Player of the Week after scoring twice on MSUB’s first road trip of the season.

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Jorge Paez scored his first collegiate goal just 11 seconds into a match against the University of Colorado Mesa, and has started all five games this season as a true freshman.

Another newcomer to the program, sophomore Rhys Lambert is MSUB’s other goal scorer this season and has taken a dozen shots so far in 2014.

Junior Sam Butterworth has provided a pair of assists for the ‘Jackets this season, while helping to anchor MSUB’s back line defensively. Also coordinating the defense for MSUB has been sophomore Tom Saltwell, who has started all five games and earned honorable mention GNAC Player of the Week for Sept. 15-21.

In goal, sophomore Tom Lohmann has played every minute for the ‘Jackets, making 30 saves on the season and holding a goals-against average of 1.38.

Freshman Jorge Paez.

Thursday, September 25 – 7:30 p.m. (PST) – Terry Fox Field Simon Fraser University Clan 2014 Record: 2-1-1, 0-0-1 GNAC Head Coach: Alan Koch, 7th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 1st (18-3-2, 11-2-1, NCAA Final Four)

Having made back-to-back NCAA Division II Final Four appearances, Simon Fraser is off to a 2-1-1 start to the 2014 season.

Most recently, SFU battled Western Washington to a 1-1 double-overtime stalemate in the teams’ GNAC opener.

The Clan responded to a WWU goal in the 76th minute less than two minutes later, as Jovan Blagojevic scored his team-best sixth goal of the season to equalize.

SFU has not won since opening the season with two-straight home victories against Sonoma State and Hawaii-Hilo.

Ryan Dhillon, Alex Rowley and Robert Hyams have accounted for all six of the Clan’s assists this season, each contributing a pair. Dhillon was a second-team all-GNAC pick a season ago, while Rowley earned GNAC Defensive Player of the Year honors as a sophomore.

Also returning to the back line for SFU is Daktronics first-team and National Soccer Coaches Association of America second-team all-American Magnus Kristensen. The sophomore has played in all four games for the Clan so far this season.

In all, SFU has six returning players that were all-conference selections last season. The Clan has outshot opponents by a margin of 72-30, and is averaging 2.25 goals per game while allowing 1.25.

The Clan’s steady barrage of 18 shots per game keeps opposing defenses on their toes, and SFU has won 19 corner kicks while allowing a dozen.

The Series: MSUB pushed SFU to the limit in 2012 when the Clan was ranked No. 3 nationally, battling to a 0-0 double overtime draw. Overall, SFU leads the all-time series with a mark of 14-0-1. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 39

Saturday, September 27 – 7 p.m. (PST) – Harrington Field Western Washington University Vikings 2014 Record: 2-2-1, 0-0-1 GNAC Head Coach: Greg Brisbon, 2nd season 2013 GNAC Finish: 3rd (11-4-3, 9-2-3 GNAC) Western Washington began its 2014 campaign with a split on a tough road trip to California. The Vikings lost to Cal State Los Angeles 3-0 before snagging a 1-0 result over UC San Diego in early September.

Opening the gates to the brand new Harrington Field in Bellingham, Wash., the Vikings have gone 1-1-1 so far at home this season. After a tough 2-1 double-overtime loss to visiting Cal State East Bay, WWU responded with a 1-0 victory over Notre Dame de Namur before drawing Simon Fraser 1-1 in the GNAC opener last week.

Senior Tye Hastings is the leading goal scorer for the Vikings, finding the net twice this season while taking a team-high 12 shots. Luke Olney and Jeremy Wentzel have also each tallied a goal for the Vikings, and Gabriele Zaccagnini has supplied the team’s lone assist.

While WWU has been outscored this season, the Vikings have allowed just six goals in five games. The defensive unit is led by Kurtis Pederson, Marcus Tinsley, Troy McCarty and Uche Ugwoaba. All four have started every game for the Vikings this season, and Tinsley is the most recent GNAC Defensive Player of the Week.

In goal, returning starter Keegan Rogers has played all 488 minutes of the season and has tallied 16 saves and a pair of shutouts. The senior was the second-team all-GNAC goalkeeper a season ago.

As a team the Vikings have been outscored early in matches, allowing three goals in the first half while scoring just one. The team improves later in games however, outscoring opponents 3-2 in the second half in 2014. WWU has been outshot 82-35 this season, and has allowed 24 corner kicks while winning 18.

The Series: All-time against WWU, the Yellowjackets hold a record of 3-16-1. Last season, both games between the two were close, with WWU snagging a 1-0 win in Bellingham on Oct. 24, after a 0-0 double-overtime draw in Billings on Sept. 21. The ‘Jackets last defeated WWU on Oct. 18, 2012 at Yellowjacket Field.

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Yellowjacket men adopt 6-year-old with cancer through Team IMPACT September 24, 2014 Through Team IMPACT, a program that matches children with severe diseases with college athletic programs, the MSUB men’s soccer team has taken a 6-year-old with cancer onto the team.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Making its newest and most valuable addition to the 2014 squad, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team partnered with Team IMPACT to welcome 6-year-old Sebastien Easton as its honorary guest for the remainder of the season.

Sebastien is currently battling cancer, and was paired with the Yellowjackets when he was selected to MSUB’s roster on Draft Day Tuesday evening. “It’s just great that we can have Sebastien come out here and be part of the team,” said head coach Alex Balog. “This season he will be the 30th player on our roster, and we are very happy to have him on the team.”

Sebastien made an appearance at the Yellowjackets’ practice, where he was greeted by players, took part in exercises, and was presented with an MSUB cap and a jersey signed by the entire team.

“It’s great to welcome Sebastien to the team, and he’s a young fellow with a whole lot of character,” said sophomore Rhys Lambert, who presented the cap to Sebastien. “Having him here is going to be great for him and for us. For us to be able to impact someone’s life like that is incredible.”

Sebastien and his family currently reside in Billings, and his mother Mandy Easton is a MSUB alumna who played volleyball for the Yellowjackets.

The MSUB men’s soccer team will welcome Sebastien to a variety of events throughout the year, including training sessions, team meals, team activities and pre-game talks.

“He is also touching our lives, because it helps our student-athletes put things into perspective,” Balog said.

“When these guys see this 6-year-old show up, full of enthusiasm and happy that he can be here, it teaches our players that’s how they need to show up to the soccer field day-in and day-out.”

Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization from Massachusetts whose mission is to pair children with severe diseases with college athletic teams. Through this partnership, the children gain strength and a sense of camaraderie, and are exposed to many of the valuable experiences that student-athletes regularly have. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 41

Match 6: September 25, 2014 MSU Billings 3 | 3 Simon Fraser (2 OT)

Ralston’s goals help MSUB draw Simon Fraser 3-3 in double-OT September 25, 2014 Colin Ralston scores twice for the Yellowjackets, as MSUB comes back from being down 3-1 to draw Simon Fraser 3-3 in double overtime Thursday evening.

BURNABY, B.C. – Colin Ralston scored his first two goals as a Yellowjacket, igniting a comeback as Montana State University Billings battled host Simon Fraser to a double-overtime, 3-3 draw in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match at Terry Fox Field on Thursday night.

MSUB conceded a goal within the first minute of the match, but an equalizer by Thorge Jess in the 13th minute kept SFU from running away with the game.

Overall on the match, SFU out-shot MSUB 21-13, and Yellowjacket goalkeeper Tom Lohmann came up with six saves. The Clan also held a slight 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.

The draw pushes MSUB’s record to 0-3-3 on the season, and the point was the first of the team’s conference schedule as its GNAC record is now 0-1-1. For SFU, the draw was the second of the season, moving the team’s record to 2-1-2 overall and 0-0-2 in GNAC play.

Jovan Blagojevic put SFU ahead with a penalty kick just 28 seconds into the match, and finished with a team-best three shots on target.

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After MSUB responded with a successful penalty kick by Jess, SFU scored two more times before the halftime break to take a commanding 3-1 lead. Niko Schroettle found the net in the 21st minute, and Ryan Dhillon finished a ball from Alex Rowley in the 35th to push SFU ahead.

Coming out of half time, SFU was given a red card, putting the Clan at a one-player disadvantage for the remainder of the match. Ralston took advantage of an opportunity in the 68th minute, helping MSUB back into striking distance with his first career goal as a Yellowjacket.

Less than five minutes later, the sophomore found the net again, tying the game in the 73rd minute to help complete the improbable comeback.

The ‘Jackets nearly pulled off an upset victory, but a final attempt on goal entered the net just two seconds after the clock had expired.

Playing into overtime for the fifth time this season, the Yellowjackets could not find the net for a fourth time, and settled for a draw against the reigning GNAC champions.

COMING UP: MSUB continues its road trip against Western Washington on Saturday as GNAC play continues. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific time inside the brand-new Robert S. Harrington field on the WWU campus.

Sophomore David Loeung.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Simon Fraser (Sep 25, 2014 at Burnaby,BC) MSU Billings (0-3-3,GNAC 1-0-2) vs.

Simon Fraser (2-1-2, GNAC 0-0-2) Date: Sep 25, 2014 • Attendance: 126 Weather: Cloudy

Goals by period MSU Billings Simon Fraser

MSU Billings

Simon Fraser

Player Lohmann,Tom Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys Loeung,David -- Substitutes -5 Bryson,Grady 8 Kavanagh,Daragh 12 Paez,Jorge Totals

Po # gk 1 4 6 7 9 10 20 21 24 28 30

# 1

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Shots by period MSU Billings Simon Fraser Corner kicks MSU Billings Simon Fraser

Scoring summary:

Sh SO G A Min - - - 110 1 - - - 108 2 2 2 - 96 - - - 110 3 1 1 1 110 1 - - - 108 - - - 110 1 1 - - 80 - - 1 110 2 1 - 1 108 - - - 106 3 13

1 6

3

3

1 2 10

2 OT O2 10 1 0 7 1 3

Total 13 21

1 1 1

2 OT O2 1 0 1 4 0 0

Total 3 5

No.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Time Team 0:28 SFU 12:11 MSUB 20:29 SFU 34:53 SFU 67:47 MSUB

Goal scorer BLAGOJEVIC,JOVAN Jess,Thorge SCHROTTLE,NIKO DHILLON,RYAN Ralston,Colin (2)

6.

72:39 MSUB

Ralston,Colin

2 OT O2 2 0 0 0 0 0

Total 3 3

Player Sh SO G A Min WATSON,BRANDON - - - 63 KLEEFELDT,ALEXAND 4 1 - - 110 KRISTENSEN,MAGNU - - - 110 BLAGOJEVIC,JOVAN 4 3 1 - 96 OPPERMAN,CALVIN 1 - - - 49 SCHROTTLE,NIKO 3 1 1 - 92 HALLMAN,JOHANNES - - - 110 WHITTAKER,CALLUM 2 1 - - 110 MARTIN,JOSEPH - - - 88 HYAMS,ROBERT 2 1 - - 110 ROWLEY,ALEX 1 - - 1 82 -- Substitutes -1 HUTSULYAK,IVAN - - - 47 4 ESPINOSA,NICO - - 9 6 POWELL,CALLUM - - - 22 12 DHILLON,RYAN 2 2 1 - 66 17 MALOUF,JOEL 2 - - - 34 26 ESPINOSA,MATEO - - - 20 Totals 21 9 3 1

Po # gk 22 5 8 9 10 11 14 16 23 24 27

18 16 20

Min GA Saves 109:57 3 6

1 1 3

# 22 1

Goalkeepers WATSON,BRANDON HUTSULYAK,IVAN

Saves by period MSU Billings Simon Fraser

Assist Penalty kick Penalty kick (unassisted) ROWLEY,ALEX Jess,Thorge Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys

Min GA Saves 63:22 1 0 46:35 2 3 1 2 0

2 OT O2 3 1 0 3 0 0

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Cautions and ejections: YC-SFU #22 (12:11); YC-MSUB #20 (32:11); YC-MSUB #24 (40:48); RC-SFU #23 (58:14); YC-MSUB #21 (73:36); YC-SFU #9 (88:58); YC-MSUB #4 (92:24); YC-MSUB #10 (101:28); YC-MSUB #9 (108:36); RC-MSUB #9 (108:36); YC-MSUB #24 (109:36); RC-MSUB #24 (109:36) MSU Billings-Lohmann,Tom. Simon Fraser-WATSON,BRANDON. Stadium: Terry Fox Field Officials: Offsides: MSU Billings 5, Simon Fraser 6.

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Total 6 3

Match 7: September 27, 2014 MSU Billings 1 | 0 Western Washington

MSUB men ride second-half goal by Lambert to 1-0 win over WWU September 27, 2014 Rhys Lambert scores his second goal of the season in the 70th minute, and MSUB holds off Western Washington in a 1-0 GNAC victory.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Rhys Lambert made the only shot on goal of the game count for Montana State University Billings, as he found the net in the 70th minute to give the Yellowjackets a 1-0 Great Northwest Athletic Conference victory over Western Washington on Saturday night at Harrington Field.

Winning a free kick in its own defensive third, MSUB goalkeeper Tom Lohmann drove a long ball down field that bounced once and was headed into the net by Lambert. The goal was the second of the season for Lambert, and Lohmann was credited with his first-ever assist on the play.

“We managed to pull off a great win against a good WWU side today,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “The boys worked so hard for this long-overdue win. We really wanted that clean sheet and the boys delivered.”

Overall on the game WWU held a 12-8 advantage in shots, but MSUB won six corner kicks compared with WWU’s two. The shutout was the first of the season for Lohmann.

“I can’t compliment our team enough for never giving up, for keeping up high standards every day and for believing in their coaches and themselves,” Balog said. “Hopefully this is the start of a long streak and we can keep getting some good results.”

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The victory was the first of the season for MSUB, which improved to 1-3-3 and 1-1-1 in GNAC play. With the loss, the Vikings moved to 2-4-1 on the season and remained winless in conference action at 0-2-1.

The Vikings won the first corner of the game, but a header shot by Trevor Bartels missed the goal over the crossbar in the sixth minute.

Lambert had the Yellowjackets’ first chance of the game, but his shot in the 13th minute was blocked before it could reach the goal.

Fernando Perez had a look towards goal 35 minutes into the game, but his shot missed wide of the target and the score remained 0-0. The Yellowjackets earned back-to-back corner kicks towards the end of the first half, but could not capitalize as the teams headed into the break at a scoreless deadlock.

David Loeung managed a shot that was high off target in the 60th minute, as the Yellowjackets kept the pressure on WWU’s back line. The Vikings’ defense came up big again, this time on a shot by Jorge Paez that was knocked down before reaching the goal.

The Yellowjackets escaped disaster when a shot by Caden Sowers was cleared off of the back line to prevent a goal in the 68th minute.

MSUB’s goal came just two minutes later, as Lohmann’s long ball through was flicked on by Lambert’s head into the net.

The Vikings managed three shots down the stretch – two by Chad Radulovich – but could not find an equalizer as the ‘Jackets held on for the victory.

NEXT WEEK: MSUB hosts the University of Mary and South Dakota School of Mines in its first two home conference games of the season next weekend. The Yellowjackets and Marauders are set for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Yellowjacket Field on Oct. 2, with the game against the Hardrockers set for 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Sophomore Tom Lohmann.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Western Washington (Sep 27, 2014 at Bellingha, Wa) MSU Billings (1-3-3, 1-1-1 GNAC) vs.

Western Washington (2-4-1, 0-2-1 GNAC) Date: Sep 27, 2014 • Attendance: 1179 Weather: Clear

Goals by period MSU Billings Western Washington

MSU Billings

Western Washington

Po gk d d d d m m d m d d

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Emerick,Kyle Paez,Jorge Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys -- Substitutes -5 Bryson,Grady 8 Kavanagh,Daragh 30 Loeung,David Totals

Sh SO G A Min - - 1 90 - - - 90 1 - - - 73 1 - - - 90 - - - 90 1 - - - 90 1 - - - 57 - - - 90 1 - - - 52 - - - 90 2 1 1 - 81

# 1 2 4 6 7 10 12 20 21 22 28

1 8

# Goalkeepers 1 Lohmann,Tom TM TEAM

1

1

1 3 4

2 5 8

Total 8 12

Corner kicks MSU Billings Western Washington

1 3 1

2 3 1

Total 6 2

No.

1.

Time Team 69:28 MSUB

17 14 65

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 1 0:00 0 1

Shots by period MSU Billings Western Washington

Scoring summary:

1

Goal scorer Lambert,Rhys (2)

Po gk f m m m d d d m f d

# 00

1 0 0

Player Rogers,Keegan Kusina,Leonard Zaccagnini,Gabriele Ugwoaba,Uche Zimmerman,Derek McCarty,Troy Wentzel,Jeremy Bartels,Trevor Pederson,Kurtis Hastings,Tye Tinsley,Marcus -- Substitutes -2 Sowers,Caden 9 Radulovich,Chad 11 Olney,Luke 16 Anderson,Dan Totals

# 00 3 6 7 8 12 13 15 18 19 20

Goalkeepers Rogers,Keegan

Total 1 0

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 60 - - - 47 - - - 90 - - - 54 1 - - - 90 1 - - - 77 1 - - - 90 1 - - - 90 2 - - - 54 - - - 90 2 2 1 1 12

1 1 2

0

0

36 43 48 30

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 0

Saves by period MSU Billings Western Washington

Assist Lohmann,Tom

2 1 0

1 0 0

2 2 0

Total 2 0

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Free kick from 70 yd, one bounch headed

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #21 (18:54); YC-MSUB #2 (57:47); YC-WWU #19 (69:07); YC-WWU #13 (69:22); YC-MSUB #7 (70:01); YC-MSUB #28 (78:12) Win-Lohmann,Tom (1-3-3, 1-1-1 GNAC). Loss-Rogers,Keegan (2-4-1, 0-2-1 GNAC).

Stadium: Harrington Field Officials: Referee: Chipalo Street; Asst. Referee: Benjamin Moore; Sarah Gustafson; Offsides: MSU Billings 1, Western Washington 4.

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MSUB men return home for 2 GNAC contests September 30, 2014 After picking up four points last week against Simon Fraser and Western Washington on the road, MSUB returns home to challenge the University of Mary and South Dakota Mines this week.

BILLINGS, Mont. – With a stunning come-from-behind 3-3 draw and a strong 1-0 victory, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team picked up its first points of the season in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play last week against Simon Fraser and Western Washington.

Embarking on one of the most difficult road trips of its season, the Yellowjackets battled back after being behind 3-1 to come up with a draw and their first GNAC point against the Clan last Thursday. Two nights later, MSUB downed WWU 1-0 for its first win of the season.

With the victories, MSUB is now in fourth place in the conference standings, with a record of 1-1-1. Overall, the ‘Jackets are 1-3-3 through the first seven games of the 2014 season.

Returning home this weekend, MSUB will face the University of Mary on Thursday at 1 p.m., with the Hardrockers of South Dakota School of Mines coming to town for a 3:30 p.m. game on Saturday. Live video and statistics will be provided for both games via www.msubsports.com.

Saturday’s game against South Dakota Mines will be the second game in a men’s-women’s doubleheader and is part of the MSUB Futbol Frenzy. Free chili and soft drinks will be served while supplies last at Saturday’s game, and fans are encouraged to attend the women’s soccer game beginning at 1 p.m. and the home volleyball game that evening against Seattle Pacific at 7 p.m. as part of ‘Jacket Saturday.

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Thorge Jess scored his team-leading third goal of the season last Thursday against SFU, capitalizing on a penalty kick to even the score at 1-1 early on. Overall on the season, Jess has added a pair of assists for eight total points, which is tied for eighth-most in the conference.

Scoring the first two goals of his Yellowjacket career against the Clan, sophomore Colin Ralston helped fuel the comeback. Ralston has seen action in five games so far this season, and has placed five of his nine shots on target for a shots-on-goal percentage of .556.

Also with a pair of goals this season for MSUB is Rhys Lambert, who most recently scored the game-winner against Western Washington on Saturday. Lambert has also added an assist for five points this season, and he has played in all seven games for the ‘Jackets in the midfield.

Freshman Jorge Paez is MSUB’s other goal scorer this season, finding the net just 12 seconds into MSUB’s game against Colorado Mesa earlier in September.

Strom Nuernberger has earned significant playing time in the midfield for MSUB, starting all but one game so far and contributing an assist during his freshman campaign.

Defensively, Tom Saltwell has started all seven games and is leading the team’s field players with 674 minutes along the back line this season. Joining him as anchors have been captains Matt Brink and Cameron Lee. Niklas Schregel has made an impact as a freshman in the midfield, starting six of the seven games, and David Loeung has been effective as well seeing action in all seven contests.

In goal, Tom Lohmann has played every minute for MSUB and has made a GNAC-high 37 saves on the season. His shutout against WWU on Saturday was the first of the season, and he earned the assist on Lambert’s goal with a booming free kick.

Freshman Strom Nuernberger.

As a team, MSUB has taken 86 shots this season, placing 42 on target for a shots-on-goal percentage of .488. The ‘Jackets have scored eight goals and allowed 11, and have had assists on all but one of their goals.

Thursday, October 2 – 1 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field University of Mary Marauders 2014 Record: 2-2-1, 1-2-0 GNAC Head Coach: Dave Cook, 7th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 7th (3-10-3, 3-8-3 GNAC) The Marauders kicked off the conference portion of their 2014 schedule with a 6-3 victory over South Dakota Mines, but lost both of their GNAC contests last week against Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin’s.

Mary is being led this season by Jordan Pearce, who has a GNAC-high six goals on the season. Pearce also has an assist in 2014, and his 19 shots are tied for most on the team.

With three goals apiece, Aaron Brennan and Christoffer Nogueira have supplied much of the offensive firepower as well. The two have also combined for five assists this season, and Nogueira is tied with Pearce for the team lead in shots with 19. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 49

Aaron McElwee and Cole Olson have also each scored this season, and UM has had an assist on all 14 of its goals so far.

While the Marauders are allowing just more than two goals per game, they have outscored opponents 14-11 on the season. The team’s average of 2.80 goals per contest is the highest mark in the conference, and Mary has the second-most points in the GNAC with 42 this season.

Jack West and Michael Frenzel have split time in the net for UM, combining for 22 saves in nearly 490 minutes this year.

The Series: MSUB holds an all-time 24-6-1 record against the Marauders, and the ‘Jackets have not lost to the North Dakota opponent in more than a decade. The last time Mary defeated MSUB was on Nov. 1, 2002, in a 1-0 result in Billings. Last season, the teams battled to a scoreless draw on Nov. 2, after MSUB defeated Mary 1-0 on Oct. 5, 2013.

Saturday, October 4 – 3:30 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field – Futbol Frenzy South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers 2014 Record: 1-6-0, 0-3-0 GNAC Head Coach: Joe Burger, 2nd season 2013 GNAC Finish: 8th (0-16-1, 0-13-1 GNAC) Defeating Southwest Baptist 2-1 on Sept. 12, South Dakota Mines earned its first-ever men’s soccer victory. The Hardrockers are 0-3 so far in GNAC play, losing 5-0 to Seattle Pacific last Saturday after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Saint Martin’s two days earlier.

The road match this weekend will be the first of the season away from home for SDSMT. Individually, returner Michael McGraw leads the team with four goals and has taken a team-best 19 shots so far this season. McGraw is one of six players to have started in every game, and is one of three goal scorers for the Hardrockers.

Sean Tabbert has found the net twice for SDSMT, and Jake Smith has also contributed a goal. All-conference returner Andreas Skau has played in all seven games and has added an assist for the Hardrockers. Skau’s 16 shots are the second-most on the team behind McGraw’s total.

In goal, Braeden Federle and Eric Milbrandt have each seen time, combining for a goals-against average of 2.83 this season. Milbrandt leads the team with 17 saves.

Overall, SDSMT has been outscored 20-7 but outshot by only 10 at 91-81. The Hardrockers have kept pace with opponents in terms of corner kicks, winning 28 while surrendering 32.

The Series: MSUB is 2-0-1 all time against the Hardrockers, who joined the GNAC as an affiliate member last season. The teams fought to a 1-1 double-overtime draw in their last meeting on Oct. 31, 2013, after MSUB won the first match of the season 4-2.

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Match 8: October 2, 2014 University of Mary 1 | 2 MSU Billings

MSUB men fight for 2-1 victory over University of Mary October 2, 2014 David Loeung and Niklas Schregel each score their first goal of the season as MSUB picks up a big 2-1 victory over the University of Mary Thursday afternoon.

BILLINGS, Mont. – A goal each by David Loeung and Niklas Schregel helped the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team to a strong 2-1 victory over the University of Mary Thursday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

Loeung scored his first goal of the season in the 23rd minute on an assist by Zach Lempka, and Schregel followed with his first in the second half to break a 1-1 draw.

“I have to give our team a lot of credit today,” said head coach Alex Balog. “The conditions weren’t easy and that didn’t allow us to play our usual game, but the boys found a way to grind it out and get a result. I’m pleased for our newcomers David, Niklas and Zach to get on the statsheet with their goals and assist.”

Aaron Mc Elwee scored the lone goal for UM, equalizing the score in the 36th minute. The Marauders outshot MSUB overall on the match 15-8, and had five corner kicks compared with two by the Yellowjackets.

The victory propelled MSUB’s record to 2-3-3 on the season, and the ‘Jackets are now 2-1-1 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference action.

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Early on in the first, Rhys Lambert played a perfect ball across the field onto the foot of Sam Butterworth, who beat a pair of defenders moving into the box. His left-footed shot was on frame, but Frenzel pushed it wide of the goal for an MSUB corner kick.

A great hustle play by Butterworth midway through the first helped create the first goal of the game for MSUB. Butterworth pressured a Mary attacker, and Lempka gained possession of the ball in the Yellowjackets’ defensive third. Lempka maintained control, streaking down the sideline past several UM defenders. Upon reaching the box, the freshman whipped in a cross to the charging Loeung, who touched the ball into the net to give the ‘Jackets the lead.

The Marauders nearly equalized six minutes later, when Aaron Brennan found himself behind the defense with only the keeper to beat. His shot from point-blank range was knocked down by Lohmann, a crucial save that kept the lead in the hands of the ‘Jackets.

Finding an equalizer with less than 10 minutes before the half, Mc Elwee took a pass from Brennan inside the box and tucked a shot inside the far post to make the score 1-1.

Nearly taking advantage of a corner kick coming out of the break, Mary knocked a loose ball around the box that came close to bouncing into the net. Lohmann ended up with the ball in his hands, keeping the score even at 1-1.

Helping keep the back line organized for UM, Adam Potter made a strong sliding tackle against Butterworth to prevent the Yellowjacket junior from reaching the box with the ball.

Gaining possession in the defensive third, Butterworth played a long ball over the top of the UM defense that led Niklas Schregel towards the box. The freshman took several touches around a defender, then finished a shot into the net to give MSUB a 2-1 advantage with 10 minutes gone in the second half.

Pushing up along the right side, Matt Brink played a great cross into space for Butterworth, but his shot from just outside the 18-yard box missed just over the crossbar.

UM pushed forward into the closing minutes of the second half, but did not find another equalizer as MSUB collected its second conference win of the season.

Junior Sam Butterworth.

“Overall this was a great win for us and a good way to carry our momentum into Saturday’s game against South Dakota School of Mines,” Balog said.

UP NEXT: The Yellowjackets host South Dakota Mines on ‘Jacket Saturday in more GNAC action at Yellowjacket Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, and free chili and soft drinks will be served while supplies last.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Mary vs MSU Billings (10/02/14 at Billings, MT) Mary (2-3-1, 1-3-0 GNAC) vs.

Goals by period MSU Billings (2-3-3, 2-1-1 GNAC) Mary Date: 10/02/14 • Attendance: 50 MSU Billings Weather: Overcast, Steady Showers, High Winds, 45 Degrees

Mary

Po # gk 32 2 4 7 9 10 11 19 21 24 35 8 12 15 16 20

# 32

Player Frenzel,Michael Boyes,Alex Mc Elwee,Aaron Brennan, Aaron Kelly, Brad Sellars,Jonathan Nogueira,Christoffer Christensen,Logan Potter,Adam Cox, Cooper Smallwood,Liam -- Substitutes -Olson, Cole Mounsey, Jayden West, Jack Felice, Lucas Blahnik,Ramsey Totals

Goalkeepers Frenzel,Michael

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 3 1 - - 90 1 1 1 - 78 5 2 - 1 90 - - - 90 3 2 - - 90 2 - - - 83 - - - 35 - - - 90 - - - 21 - - - 90 1 15

6

1

1 6 4

2 9 4

Total 15 8

Corner kicks Mary MSU Billings

1 2 1

2 3 1

Total 5 2

MSU Billings

Po # gk 1 2 4 6 7 10 12 15 20 22 28

69 7 8 35 24

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 3

Shots by period Mary MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

1

1 1 1

5 9 14 18 19 25 29 30

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Emerick,Kyle Paez,Jorge Lempka,Zach Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Jess,Thorge Witty,Wyatt Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Davis,Kyle Toenges,Julian Loeung,David Totals

No.

1.

Time Team 22:18 MSUB

Goal scorer Loeung,David (1)

Assist Lempka,Zach

2.

3.

35:33 MARY 57:16 MSUB

Mc Elwee,Aaron Schregel,Nicklas (1)

Brennan, Aaron Butterworth,Sam

Total 1 2

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 2 1 1 - 67 - - - 62 2 1 - 1 79 - - - 58 - - - 21 - - 1 90 - - - 84 - - - 90 1 - - - 88 1 2 8

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Saves by period Mary MSU Billings

2 0 1

1 2 5

1 2

2

25 32 9 23 2 8 35 37

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 5 1 2 2

2 1 3

Total 3 5

Description

15 beat four defenders on long run down cross, 30 finished cross from 7 into box, 4 finished to far po Through ball from 7 over the top, 4 into b beat keeper

Cautions and ejections: YC-MARY #4 (57:16); YC-MSUB #28 (57:46); YC-MARY #9 (88:22); YC-MARY #2 (89:34) Win-Lohmann,Tom. Loss-Frenzel,Michael.

Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Kurt Grabow; Asst. Referee: Kylan Coghlan; David Hill; Timekeeper: James Catlin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Mary 2, MSU Billings 3.

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Match 9: October 4, 2014 South Dakota Mines 0 | 2 MSU Billings

MSUB pushes win streak to 3 with 2-0 win over South Dakota Mines October 4, 2014 Thorge Jess and David Loeung score in the span of eight minutes, pushing the MSUB men's soccer team to a 2-0 GNAC victory over South Dakota Mines on Saturday afternoon.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Capitalizing on a pair of late opportunities, the Montana State Univeristy Billings men’s soccer team scored twice in the second half to defeat visiting South Dakota School of Mines 2-0 in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference matchup Saturday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

Thorge Jess scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 72nd minute, playing a cross from Kyle Emerick into the box and finishing with a shot to the far post.

David Loeung doubled MSUB’s tally less than eight minutes later, knocking in a loose ball after a corner kick was deflected down inside the six-yard box.

“We thoroughly deserved today’s win,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “We put South Dakota Mines on their heels right from the start. In terms of pressure and positioning, the guys executed very well. That being said, we really need to learn to finish games quicker and put our chances away earlier.”

Overall on the game, MSUB had 21 shots and placed nine on target, while SDSMT had five shots with three on target. Hardrocker goalkeeper Braeden Federle made seven saves on the match, while MSUB’s Tom Lohmann was a perfect 3-for-3 to earn his second shutout of the season.

The ‘Jackets pulled their record to .500 with the win, as the team now has a record of 3-3-3 and a 3-1-1 mark in GNAC play.

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South Dakota Mines fell to 1-8 on the season, and is still in search of its first conference win with a record of 0-5 in GNAC matches.

The ‘Jackets created a scoring chance early on, as Fernando Perez placed a strong shot on frame in the opening seven minutes. Federle dove to his left to push the threat wide and the score remained 0-0.

MSUB kept the pressure on and kept control of the pace in the first half, winning three corner kicks and taking four shots in the opening 12 minutes.

Sam Butterworth served in a cross off of a corner kick with time winding down in the first, and Jess struck a shot off of the right post of the goal.

Winning a free kick two minutes into the second half, Andreas Skau landed the first shot on target of the game for SDSMT. Lohmann got in front of the sinking ball, corralling it for his first save of the match.

The Yellowjackets kept the pressure on the Hardrockers’ back line, sending several crosses dangerously in front of the goalmouth.

Creating another opportunity with 10 minutes gone in the second, SDSMT pushed a pair of close-range shots on target off of a corner kick. Lohmann deflected the first, and the Yellowjackets’ back line knocked down the second to prevent a Hardrocker goal.

The SDSMT defense did well to clear an MSUB corner kick, which resulted after Federle made a huge save on a close-range shot by Butterworth.

Colin Ralston served in a cross that went over the head of Federle, but the Hardrockers got between Julian Toenges and the goal line to prevent another close call.

Lohmann made a clutch reaction kick-save, as Michael McGraw poked a cross from four yards out directly towards the goal midway through the second half.

Moving into the final 20 minutes, MSUB found the breakthrough on Jess’s fourth goal of the season. Emerick played the ball through into the box from the right side, and Jess finished a low shot past the keeper inside the far post.

Earning a free kick with 15 minutes to play, the Hardrockers came close to an equalizer as a long cross from Skau took a touch and rolled inches wide of the goal post in the Yellowjackets’ box.

With 10 minutes to play, MSUB took advantage of a corner kick to double its lead. Niklas Schregel’s shot off of the cross was stopped by the last SDSMT defender, but Loeung was there for the rebound and he finished the goal to make the score 2-0.

“I’m glad we kept playing our game and didn’t start panicking when it stayed 0-0,” Balog said. “The boys kept going at it and it paid off in the end. This is our third GNAC win in-a-row and it will allow us to go back to Washington with a lot of confidence.”

COMING UP: MSUB will challenge GNAC opponents Seattle Pacific and Saint Martin’s on the road next week.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook SD Mines vs MSU Billings (10/04/14 at Billings, MT) SD Mines (1-8, 0-5 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (3-3-3, 3-1-1 GNAC) Date: 10/04/14 • Attendance: 200 Weather: Clear Skies, 75 Degrees

Goals by period SD Mines MSU Billings

SD Mines

MSU Billings

Po # 1 2 3 5 6 10 11 12 13 21 23 9 14 17 20 25 26

Player Federle,Braeden Wellman, Cody Smith,Jake Tabbert,Sean Harris,Blake Cabrera,David Skau, Andreas Skau,Lars McGraw,Michael Lind,Brandon James,Darin -- Substitutes -LeTempt,Sam Kinney,Matt Winkler,Sebastian Bender,Brett Chesebro,Perry Stasiak,Thomas Totals

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 - - - 21 - - - 80 - - - 90 - - - 87 3 1 - - 90 - - - 90 2 2 - - 87 - - - 66 - - - 90 5

# Goalkeepers 1 Federle,Braeden TM TEAM Shots by period SD Mines MSU Billings Corner kicks SD Mines MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

3

0

0

Po # gk 1 2 4 6 7 9 10 15 20 21 22

58 3 10 24 3 11

5 8 12 14 16 18 19 24 25 29 30

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Lempka,Zach Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Kavanagh,Daragh Paez,Jorge Witty,Wyatt Williams,Eli Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Toenges,Julian Loeung,David Totals

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 7 0:00 0 1

# 1

1 0 10

2 5 11

Total 5 21

Saves by period SD Mines MSU Billings

1 0 5

2 1 4

Total 1 9

No.

1.

Time Team 71:40 MSUB

Goal scorer Jess,Thorge (4)

Assist Emerick,Kyle

2.

79:33 MSUB

Loeung,David (2)

(unassisted)

1 0 0

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

2 0 2

Total 0 2

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 1 1 - - 86 1 1 - - 55 1 - - - 42 3 1 - - 70 3 1 1 - 59 - - 1 53 1 - - - 80 1 - - - 68 3 2 - - 66 - - - 90 2 2 1 2 21

1 1 2 10

1 2

1

16 10 44 14 10 22 33 10 29 27 16

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 3 1 3 0

2 5 3

Total 8 3

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Cautions and ejections: Win-Lohmann,Tom. Loss-Federle,Braeden.

Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Kylan Coghlan; Asst. Referee: Kevin Baldwin; Mike Woodring; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: SD Mines 3, MSU Billings 2.

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Lohmann named GNAC Defensive Player of the Week October 6, 2014 With eight saves in MSUB’s two wins last week, MSUB men’s soccer goalkeeper Tom Lohmann earns GNAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Helping the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team to a pair of victories last week, sophomore goalkeeper Tom Lohmann was named Great Northwest Athletic Conference defensive Player of the Week announced by the conference office Monday.

“Tom has worked very hard since the beginning of the season and has been instrumental in helping us turn our record around,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “He’s been outstanding for us so far and I’m very pleased that he’s been rewarded for that. Hopefully it’ll push him to work even harder and become even better.”

Lohmann earned his second shutout of the season on Saturday in MSUB’s 2-0 victory over South Dakota School of Mines. He made a reaction save on a close-range shot in the first half to prevent a goal in the first half, and another big kick save on a similarly close shot in the second half against the Hardrockers.

Against the University of Mary last Thursday, Lohmann totaled five saves including one before halftime that protected MSUB’s 1-0 lead on a dangerous scoring opportunity by the Marauders.

Lohmann is the first MSUB men’s soccer player of the season to take home the conference award. The Yellowjackets will be back in action on the road this week against Seattle Pacific on Thursday and Saint Martin’s on Saturday.

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MSUB men take 3-game win streak into 4-game road trip October 7, 2014 Having won three games in-a-row and holding an unbeaten streak of four games, MSUB hits the road this week for the first of four-straight away conference matches.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Currently in third place with 10 points in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference men’s soccer standings, Montana State University Billings will face a pair of tough opponents this week with the momentum of three-straight wins and an overall four-game unbeaten streak on its side.

The Yellowjackets head to Washington to face No. 6 Seattle Pacific, which is a perfect 5-0-0 in GNAC play this season and is undefeated overall with a record of 8-0-1. Kickoff against the Falcons is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Pacific time at Interbay Stadium. On Saturday, MSUB will travel one hour south of Seattle to Lacey, Wash., and take on Saint Martin’s in a 1 p.m. Pacific time start. The Saints are one spot below MSUB in the standings, with six points and a conference record of 2-3-0 (2-7-0 overall). Both games will feature live statistics, available through www.msubsports.com.

The Yellowjackets have begun to swing momentum back into their favor this season, after opening with a frustrating mark of 0-3-2. MSUB’s first four games of the season extended into overtime, and the ‘Jackets fell 2-0 to Northwest Nazarene in their GNAC-opener on Sept. 20.

Since the defeat at the hands of the Crusaders, MSUB has not lost a match, storming up the conference standings and improving its record to .500 at 3-3-3 overall and 3-1-1 in GNAC play. After an inspirational 3-3 double overtime draw against powerhouse Simon Fraser – a game in which MSUB battled back after being down 3-1 – the Yellowjackets defeated Western Washington 1-0, the University of Mary 2-1 and South Dakota Mines 2-0.

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MSUB goalkeeper Tom Lohmann was picked as the GNAC defensive Player of the Week for Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, after making eight saves and earning his second shutout of the season in MSUB’s victories last week.

Lohmann’s goals-against average of 1.20 on the season ranks third in the GNAC, and his 45 saves are the most among conference goalkeepers.

Thorge Jess continues to lead MSUB offensively, as the latest of his team-leading four goals came in MSUB’s triumph over the Hardrockers on Saturday. Jess has also contributed two assists this season, and his 10 points are tied for sixth most in the GNAC. In his first year in the program, Colin Ralston emerged in MSUB’s game against Simon Fraser, scoring twice within five minutes to help the ‘Jackets earn the draw. Rhys Lambert and David Loeung have also scored two goals apiece this season for MSUB. Freshmen Niklas Schregel and Jorge Paez have had an impact as well, each finding the net and playing in every game so far in 2014.

Defender Sam Butterworth leads the team with three assists on the season, and he has started seven games for the Yellowjackets. Joining him regularly along the back line have been Cameron Lee, Matt Brink and Thomas Saltwell, who have helped anchor a defensive unit that holds an even goal differential with 12 scored and 12 allowed.

Sophomore Thorge Jess.

Kyle Emerick and Fernando Perez have also been effective in the midfield for MSUB, eating up significant minutes for the ‘Jackets. Emerick tallied his first assist of the season last week, feeding the ball to Jess in MSUB’s first goal against SDSMT.

The Yellowjackets currently sit in the middle of the pack among conference teams offensively, ranking fourth in shots (115, 12.78 per game) and fifth in goals (12, 1.33 per game). The ‘Jackets are above average defensively, as their 12 goals allowed are third fewest in the GNAC. MSUB has been outshot by its opponents 136-115 on the season, but holds a strong .496 shots-on-goal percentage while allowing a mark of .426.

Thursday, October 9 – 4:30 p.m. Pacific – Interbay Stadium No. 6 Seattle Pacific University Falcons 2014 Record: 8-0-1, 5-0-0 GNAC Head Coach: Mark Collings, 6th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 2nd (12-4-3, 10-1-3 GNAC – NCAA Regional 1st Round) After advancing to the NCAA Division II playoffs last season, Seattle Pacific is off to a roaring start in 2014 with an unbeaten 8-0-1 record and a No. 6 ranking in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America top-25. The Falcons are coming off of back-to-back 3-1 conference victories, defeating Western Washington and Simon Fraser at home last week SPU combines a strong attack with a stellar defense, having outscored opponents by a margin of 20-4 so far this season. Leading the charge have been returning honorable mention all-conference selections Stephen MacDonald and Sean Russell. MacDonald has scored three goals and supplied a team-high five assists for 11 points, while Russell leads the team with four goals and has added two assists for 10 points.

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Jordan Thompson has also found the net three times for SPU, and Danny Olivas, another returning honorable mention all-conference pick has scored twice and contributed two assists. The Falcons’ other seven goals this season have each been scored by a different player, as SPU has displayed that its attack is balanced and extends beyond its starting forwards.

Defensively, returning GNAC first-teamers Bryson Pavel and Davis Karaica have started all nine games in helping to anchor the Falcons’ back line. Joining them have been Evan Robicheau and Jeffrey Collings, who are the other two SPU defenders to have started every match.

Behind the defense is 2013 first-team all-GNAC goalkeeper Cody Lang, whose save percentage of .826 is the second-best in the conference this season. Lang has needed to make just 19 saves in nine games this season, and has helped his team to a conference-best five shutouts between the pipes.

As a team the Falcons rank second in the GNAC in points (59) and goals (20), and with an assist on all but one of their scores the team is also second in that category with 19.

SPU’s four goals allowed are the fewest in the GNAC, and its goals-against average of .420 is the third-best mark in all of the NCAA. The Series: MSUB holds an all-time record of 3-12-4 against the Falcons, and is 1-11-2 on the road against SPU. The Falcons have prevailed in the teams’ last three meetings dating back to the 2012 season, with victories of 2-0 and 3-2 over MSUB during the 2013 season.

Past Success: Butterworth has had a successful career against the Falcons, providing the assist on a goal by Jess in last season’s 3-2 loss. Before that, the junior scored against the Falcons on Sept. 22, 2012 in the 78th minute, helping his team to a 1-1 tie during his first collegiate season. Jesper Fries also has one career goal against SPU, scoring a penalty kick after Jess’s goal last September.

Sophomore Jesper Fries.

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Saturday, October 11 – 1 p.m. Pacific – SMU Soccer Field Saint Martin’s University Saints 2014 Record: 2-7-0, 2-3-0 GNAC Head Coach: Rob Walker, 8th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 5th (5-11-2, 5-7-2 GNAC) After opening its season with five-straight defeats, Saint Martin’s picked up back-to-back 3-1 wins over South Dakota Mines and the University of Mary. A pair of losses last week snapped SMU’s momentum however, as losses of 4-0 to Simon Fraser and 3-1 to Western Washington at home moved the Saints’ record to 2-7 on the 2014 season.

SMU is averaging more than one goal per game with 11 on the season, but the team’s goals-against average of 2.89 on the season ranks No. 9 in the conference.

The Saints are being led offensively by Tody Tolo, who has scored four goals and taken a team-best 15 shots on the season. Kyle Witzel has notched three goals and an assist on the season for seven points, and McKray Kohn has contributed two goals.

Matt Beaulaurier has also helped facilitate SMU’s attack, turning in a team-high three assists in 2014.

Rene Caro, Kaleb Strawn, Max Harvey and Luke Chouinard have provided consistency among SMU’s midfield in defense, each starting eight games and playing in all nine.

Nick Rosato and JJ Olson have split time in goal for the Saints, with the latter leading the team with 27 saves on the season.

The Series: MSUB has historically had success against SMU, holding an 8-5-1 all-time record. The ‘Jackets are one game over .500 on the road against the Saints at 4-3, with a mark of 4-2-1 at home. The Yellowjackets dismantled the Saints in the teams’ most recent meeting, as Emerick, Fries and Jess each scored a goal in a 4-0 triumph on Oct. 17, 2013 in Billings. Jess also scored in the first meeting between the two a season ago, a game that the Saints emerged from victorious with a 2-1 result.

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Butterworth supports the ‘Jackets, and that’s the way he likes it October 9, 2014 Maturing into one of MSUB’s most vocal and valuable leaders, junior Sam Butterworth wears his pride for Yellowjacket soccer and athletics on his sleeve.

MSUB SPORTS – When the gates at Yellowjacket Field are locked tight and the turf is empty, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team is far from disbanded and quiet.

While the team’s pride for its school shows more than ever in the midst of Great Northwest Athletic Conference soccer matches, the dedication and commitment the players display towards MSUB off the field is at a similarly-high level.

Their presence can be felt when the MSUB women’s soccer team takes the pitch at the City College campus, as well as back on the main MSUB campus inside Alterowitz Gym at home Yellowjacket volleyball games. The MSUB men have even been known to break into chorus inside the main cafeteria, serenading unsuspecting diners with positive cheers signifying their passion for the navy and gold.

Not only is the group vocal – their antics perhaps best described as organized chaos – the men’s soccer ‘Jackets never lack for creativity while displaying their school pride.

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Leading the charge every time, whether MSUB is taking the field or taking charge of the Hive student section in Alterowitz, is Sam Butterworth, the most vocal and passionate figure of them all.

Considering he grew up within the culture of European soccer, cheering on his beloved Manchester United for as long as he can remember, the fact that Butterworth’s passion is transferrable to his college team is no surprise.

“When I grew up I first started playing football when I was three, so that’s when I really watched them and got into it,” Butterworth said regarding former Manchester United heroes David Beckham and Eric Cantona. “I have been to Champions League games, and I’ve always worn predators because of Beckham.”

As it is referred to in Butterworth’s native town of Maidstone in Kent, England, football is very much a generational game that springs deep roots within his family. “My great grandfather Ken taught me how to kick a ball, and my dad and his friend started a team that I played on when I was younger,” Butterworth said regarding his father David Butterworth.

Splitting his time between dawning Manchester United red and honing his own game on the pitch, Butterworth progressed as a strong technical player to the point where soccer at the next level began to present itself as a realistic opportunity. Partnering with a scouting company in England, Butterworth worked his way through a multifaceted player development process designed to pick out the best talent from the equivalent of the British prep ranks.

“We went for an interview at Stamford Bridge, which is Chelsea’s stadium, played three games that were videotaped, and then went to a showcase which picked out the top players,” Butterworth remembered about the recruiting process. “That’s where the US coaches see you, and that’s when I first spoke to the head coach here at the time, Dan McNally.”

McNally, also a native of England, liked what he saw in Butterworth and the decision was made to bring him into the Yellowjacket family. “My first time (in the United States) was my freshman year in 2012,” Butterworth remembered. “I have always been to smaller schools where football has been the main focus. Scholarship wise it was a great fit and it was also a completely different culture.”

Having never even visited America before, Butterworth was unsure what to expect as he prepared to begin his college experience. It was not long before he began to draw parallels between Billings and his home town, citing the similarity in size as one of the main factors making the transition seem more natural.

On the pitch however, the differences were numerous, and Butterworth went through a shift in mindset to help him adapt to the American game. “At home, we would end at 90 minutes if it was a draw, and playing 110 minutes shocked me when I first got here,” Butterworth said regarding the NCAA rule of an overtime period if a game is tied after regulation. “I’ve had to adapt to be more fit because of weather as well. At home I live at 80 feet (above sea level) and now I am at 3,000 feet.”

Not only has Butterworth made the transition, he has embraced the American game and begun to thrive within an entirely new system of soccer.

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“Sam has undergone tremendous growth as a person in his time at MSUB, and I know that the structure of the program has helped him with that,” said current MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “He has gone through the ups and downs of the program and has experienced a losing season and a winning season. He has the ability to relay those experiences to the younger players and explain to them the importance of what we as a coaching staff try to tell them.”

Among a team of a dozen international players, Butterworth is one of two players from England. Tom Saltwell, who hails from Essex in London, has adapted to the game in a similar way as he starts along the Yellowjackets’ back line next to Butterworth. “Tom’s freshman year he played left center back and I played on the left,” Butterworth said. “Coming from England, you just know straight away how to play with one another.”

Despite living just 40 minutes apart, the two never crossed paths as youth soccer players growing up. Now they are roommates, further tightening their bond off the field as friends. “Friendship wise, we both relate to our home and we talk to each other about the same things,” Butterworth commented. “We have the same sense of humor and he understands me.”

Now in his third season as a starter within the Yellowjacket program, Butterworth cited several role models who he looked up to as a younger player on the squad. “My freshman year I didn’t think I’d come in and be a starter, but to play next to a senior captain it was nice because he was a very good player,” Butterworth said regarding former captain and now assistant coach Conner Moe. “Thomas Chameraud, who is now an assistant coach, was another player I looked up to because he created everything on the field and took responsibility for players. He battled in every game and put his body on the line.”

Having former teammates as assistants has helped Butterworth hone his game, as the philosophy of MSUB soccer has been embedded into him and reflects within the way that he plays the game. “The fact that Sam has been a starter since his freshman year is something for our current freshmen to strive for,” Balog said. “He can give them pointers to help them achieve the same type of success he has experienced.”

Since starting the 2014 season with a record of 0-3-2, Butterworth and the Yellowjackets have embarked on a four-game unbeaten streak and have won three games in-a-row to bring their record to an even 3-3-3. Additionally, MSUB is 3-1-1 in conference play and currently sits in third place in the GNAC standings.

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“We started the year poorly, but I think the change from last year is that all of the boys have character and the will to win,” Butterworth said regarding the transformation in attitude. “We need a team that stays together no matter what, and that’s how we will push forward this week and the week after on the road.”

With four-straight conference road games coming up, there is nothing simple or easy about the task facing the ‘Jackets. “Seattle Pacific is going to be very hard this week, but we have the confidence of everyone on the team to gel together,” Butterworth said regarding Thursday’s match against the No. 6 team in the NCAA. “That character showed when we fought back to tie Simon Fraser, and now we are pushing on, unbeaten in our last four games.”

While Butterworth holds strong as a defensive anchor for MSUB, a significant part of his value lies within his ability to push forward and bolster the team’s offense. Having started seven matches this season, Butterworth leads the team with three assists out of the back.

“Sam’s instincts push him forward, so we expect him to contribute offensively from both the left back and left midfield positions,” said Balog. “Above all else, I want and expect him to give one hundred percent for the program day-in and day-out, and to take up more leadership responsibilities.”

Midway through his third season of American soccer, Butterworth explained that the largest transformation has not come within his style of play on the field. “My footballing hasn’t changed, and I’ve always been that person who is loud on the field,” Butterworth said. “As a student-athlete, you really have that name ‘student’ and you have a responsibility to represent MSUB in the right way. We have to show others that if we can do well in school as student-athletes, then they can do well also. We are role models and they look up to us in a way.”

“Coming in, Sam was used to a completely different scholastic system back home in England,” Balog commented.

“It took him a little while to adjust to the American educational system, but I feel he is on par now.”

Now relied upon as a leader by example both on and off the field, Butterworth will undoubtedly continue to have an impact on team chemistry as he further strengthens the bond that is the trademark of MSUB’s program. As for his passion for MSUB athletics as a whole, his unwavering support and commitment to the university relates back to his roots. The MSUB hooligans are alive and well contributing in a positive manner towards the game environment at all Yellowjacket home events, and no one cheers louder than Butterworth.

“Culture wise, coming from Europe, that’s just what you do,” Butterworth said. “You go to the professional stadiums, and hear 60 thousand cheering. We give all of the other teams support, because we are all part of MSUB at the end of the day. We are all student-athletes and we know what that takes, and it is nice to help other teams strive forward in their seasons as well.”

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Match 10: October 9, 2014 MSU Billings 1 | 2 Seattle Pacific

MSUB men fall 2-1 in heartbreaker against No. 6 Seattle Pacific October 9, 2014 Thorge Jess gives MSUB a first-half lead with his team-high fifth goal of the season, but the No. 6 team in the NCAA scores twice in the final 45 minutes to steal a big win Thursday and remain undefeated.

SEATTLE – After striking first on a goal by Thorge Jess in the 24th minute, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team conceded a pair of second-half goals as No. 6 Seattle Pacific earned a tough Great Northwest Athletic Conference victory at Interbay Stadium on Thursday evening.

After Jordan Thompson scored his fourth goal of the season in the 58th minute, SPU netted its second score on a MSUB own goal in the 89th minute. The comeback win pushed the Falcons’ record to 9-0-1 on the season, and SPU remained tied for first in the GNAC standings with a perfect 6-0-0 record.

The loss snapped MSUB’s three-game winning streak and four-game unbeaten streak, as the ‘Jackets moved to 3-4-3 on the season and 3-2-1 in GNAC play. “I’m disappointed for the boys tonight,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “They did everything we asked of them. They worked very, very hard, and they played a kind of soccer that we as a coaching staff can only be proud of.”

Overall on the game, SPU outshot MSUB 16-7, placing five shots on target. The Falcons won four corner kicks compared with three by the ‘Jackets. Jess had a team-high four shots on the game for MSUB.

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Colin Ralston fired the first shot of the game in the sixth minute, missing the target high. SPU responded with a shot of its own by Stephen MacDonald in the 15th minute, but those were the only two looks through the first 23 minutes of the match.

Midway through the first half, Kyle Emerick served a cross into the box, finding Jess’s foot. The sophomore striker flicked the ball into the back of the net from four yards out, as his team-high fifth goal of the season pushed the ‘Jackets in front 1-0 early on.

Reigning GNAC defensive Player of the Week Tom Lohmann made his first save of the match on a shot by MacDonald with 31 minutes gone to preserve MSUB’s 1-0 advantage. The Falcons kept the pressure on with another shot 10 minutes before the break, this time watching as the Yellowjackets’ back line knocked down the attempt towards goal.

Senior Kyle Emerick.

Jess responded with his second shot of the match in the 36th minute, missing the goal to the right. Determined to help his team hold the lead, Lohmann tallied another save in the 39th minute on a shot by the Falcons’ Gabe Kellum.

Keeping himself on SPU’s radar, Jess finished the first half with a pair of shots within a one-minute span that were both blocked by the Falcons before reaching the target.

Emerick sent his first shot of the game towards goal in the 50th minute, and the ‘Jackets won their first corner kick of the game on the ensuing play to start the second half.

The Falcons equalized the score in the 58th minute, as Thompson collected a pass from Jordan Kollars on the right side of the goal and finished a low shot into the left corner.

SPU didn’t let up after the goal, unleashing the next four shots of the game. A strike by Chaz Jenkins in the 67th minute glanced off of the post, and his header shot on the rebound missed just high.

Lohmann made another big save in the 71st minute on a shot by Thompson, and MacDonald had a shot blocked 10 seconds later.

Rhys Lambert had an opportunity in the 72nd minute, but his shot was off target and the score remained 1-1.

With an impending overtime growing more and more likely, disaster struck for the Yellowjackets just before the final whistle as an own goal gave the lead to SPU at 2-1.

“Tonight, we ended up on the short end of the stick, but there are a lot of positives we can take from this game,” Balog said. “We’ll be ready for Saint Martin’s.”

NEXT UP: MSUB remains in Washington for a Saturday matchup with GNAC opponent Saint Martin’s. The ‘Jackets will look to bounce back after the loss, with a 2 p.m. Mountain time kickoff at the SMU soccer field.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Seattle Pacific (Oct 09, 2014 at Seattle, WA) MSU Billings (3-4-3, 3-2-1 GNAC) vs.

Seattle Pacific (9-0-1, 6-0-0 GNAC) Date: Oct 09, 2014 • Attendance: 221 Weather: Low 60s, cloudy

Goals by period MSU Billings Seattle Pacific

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Seattle Pacific

Po # gk 1 2 4 6 7 9 10 20 22 28 29 15 18 21 30

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -Lempka,Zach Fries,Jesper Perez,Fernando Loeung,David Totals

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 - - - 73 1 - - 1 85 - - - 83 4 1 1 - 68 1 1 - 1 90 - - - 90 - - - 73 1 - - - 90 - - - 84 7

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

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1

2 13 18 21 25 26 TM

# 1

Saves by period MSU Billings Seattle Pacific

1 5 6

2 2 10

Total 7 16

Corner kicks MSU Billings Seattle Pacific

1 0 1

2 3 3

Total 3 4

No.

12 18 17 28

Player Lang,Cody Pavel,Bryson Thompson,Jordan Collings,Jeffrey MacDonald,Stephen Russell,Sean Karaica,Davis Robicheau,Evan Adams,Ian Kollars,Jordan Jenkins,Chaz -- Substitutes -White,Julian Jones,Garrett Merchant,Matt Kellum,Gabe Cayetano,Jess Higgins,Ryan TEAM Totals

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 3

Shots by period MSU Billings Seattle Pacific

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Po # gk 1 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 20 23 32

1 1 0

Goalkeepers Lang,Cody

1.

Time Team 23:44 MSUB

Goal scorer Jess,Thorge (5)

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57:33 SPU

Thompson,Jordan (4)

Assist Emerick,Kyle Ralston,Colin Kollars,Jordan

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88:11 SPU

OWN GOAL

(unassisted)

2 0 2

Total 1 2

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 4 2 1 - 65 - - - 90 3 1 - - 60 2 - - - 61 - - - 90 - - - 90 1 - - - 71 - - 1 38 4 - - - 90 1 1 16

1 1 5

1 2

40 33 19 54 7 1 0

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 1 1 2 0

2 1 1

Total 3 1

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Cautions and ejections: YC-SPU #8 (28:11); YC-SPU #12 (71:03); YC-MSUB #2 (71:03); YC-MSUB #7 (82:02) Win-Lang,Cody (9-0-1). Loss-Lohmann,Tom (3-4-1).

Stadium: Interbay Stadium Officials: Referee: Will Niccolls; Asst. Referee: Michael Blondin; Hilary Crisman; Timekeeper: Chad Brown; Scorer: Christopher Brown; Offsides: MSU Billings 1, Seattle Pacific 3.

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Match 11: October 11, 2014 MSU Billings 2 | 1 Saint Martin’s

Jess we can: ‘Jackets come back for 2-1 win over Saint Martin’s October 11, 2014 Thorge Jess scores for the third game in-a-row, breaking a 1-1 deadlock with a goal in the 80th minute to push the MSUB men’s soccer team to a 2-1 GNAC win over Saint Martin’s Saturday.

LACEY, Wash. – After falling behind 1-0 in the first half, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team battled back with a pair of second half goals to beat Great Northwest Athletic Conference opponent Saint Martin’s 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at the SMU soccer field.

Thorge Jess scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season in the 80th minute, pushing the score to 2-1 after a penalty kick goal by Colin Ralston tied the score. MSUB moved back to .500 with the win, as the Yellowjackets’ record is now 4-4-3 on the season and 4-2-1 in GNAC play.

“I’m very proud of the guys today for finding a way to win,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “It wasn’t easy given the conditions, but it was well-deserved. We didn’t play well enough in the first half, but after some adjustments at halftime the boys came out absolutely flying in the second.”

Perry McNamar had the goal for SMU just six minutes into the match, and the Saints fell to 2-9-0 on the season and 2-5-0 in conference play.

Both teams took their fair share of shots, with MSUB holding an 18-13 edge in that category. MSUB goalkeeper Tom Lohmann made three saves on the match while JJ Olson of SMU recorded four. The ‘Jackets won 10 corner kicks compared with seven by the Saints.

The ‘Jackets came inches away from taking command in the opening minute, as a shot by Julian Toenges rattled off of the crossbar.

The Saints earned a corner kick three minutes into the match, but could not take advantage of the opportunity.

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Jess, MSUB’s leading scorer, placed a shot on frame in the 17th minute that Olson saved to protect his team’s lead. Sam Butterworth followed with a corner kick and a shot on target two minutes later, but Olson again came up with a save.

MSUB continued to test the Saints’ defense, as Fernando Perez drilled the crossbar with a shot in the 28th minute which led to back-to-back Yellowjacket corner kicks.

McNamar nearly doubled his tally on an ensuing attack, as his second shot of the game glanced off of the crossbar. SMU won a corner kick on the next play, but could not capitalize.

The ‘Jackets won a corner kick of their own with four minutes until halftime, but the team failed to turn it into a shot as SMU took the 1-0 lead to the locker room.

Less than a minute into the second half, Lohmann made a big save to keep the deficit at a single goal, stopping a shot on target by Trevor Talen.

Perez cut loose a shot in the 48th minute that was blocked, resulting in another corner kick for MSUB. Kyle Emerick had a chance with a header shot a minute later that missed high, and a strike by Jesper Fries sailed wide of the left goal post.

Toenges had another look towards goal in the 62nd minute, but Olson provided another save to temporarily preserve the shutout. MSUB got back into the game a minute later, as Ralston tucked away a penalty kick to make the score 1-1 with 28 minutes to play in regulation.

Sophomore Julian Toenges.

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Fresh into the game, Jess fired a shot towards goal that was blocked three minutes later. Emerick had a similarly-optimistic chance less than a minute later, as it took a save by Olson to prevent MSUB from taking the lead.

Lohmann made another big save for the ‘Jackets in the 68th minute, stopping a strike by McNamar. Tim Teipel of SMU took a shot towards goal off of a corner kick by Kaleb Strawn, but the attempt rolled wide of the target as the score remained 1-1.

MSUB nearly took the lead twice in the next few minutes, as David Loueng had a shot off of a Butterworth cross blocked, and Tom Saltwell nailed the crossbar off of a cross by Emerick.

Another shot by Saltwell was blocked a minute later, but the Yellowjackets’ persistence soon paid off. With 10 minutes remaining in regulation, Jess finished his sixth goal of the season past Olson to give the ‘Jackets the 2-1 lead.

MSUB endured a dangerous string of chances by SMU into the closing minutes, as the Saints won four corner kicks within a four-minute period. Tody Tolo managed a header shot in the 84th minute, but Lohmann made the save for the ‘Jackets to help secure the victory.

“I’m happy for Colin, who is a local guy, as he was able to score the equalizer, and also for Thorge who scored his sixth goal of the season after a difficult game,” Balog said.

“As a team we can look back on a great performance today and look forward to the games in the Dakotas with a lot of confidence.”

Senior Matt Brink.

THE BUZZ: Jess has now scored a goal in each of the Yellowjackets’ last three games…MSUB has allowed only four goals in its last five games…six of the Yellowjackets’ games this season have been decided by a single goal…the widest margin of separation in any single game featuring the ‘Jackets on the season has been two goals.

UP NEXT: The Yellowjackets head east next week to challenge GNAC opponents South Dakota School of Mines and the University of Mary. MSUB faces SDSMT on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Mountain time, as the ‘Jackets look for a repeat of their 2-0 win over the Hardrockers on Oct. 4. MSUB continues to Bismarck, N.D., two days later, taking on Mary at noon Mountain time on Oct. 18.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Saint Martin's (Oct 11, 2014 at Lacey, Wash.)

MSU Billings (4-4-3, 4-2-1 GNAC) vs.

Saint Martin's (2-9-0, 2-5-0 GNAC) Date: Oct 11, 2014 • Attendance: 125 Weather:

Goals by period MSU Billings Saint Martin's

MSU Billings

Saint Martin's

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -4 Schregel,Nicklas 5 Bryson,Grady 8 Kavanagh,Daragh 15 Lempka,Zach 18 Fries,Jesper 30 Loeung,David Totals

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 1 1 1 - 55 2 1 - - 90 4 2 1 - 58 2 1 - - 89 2 - - - 90 2 - - - 50 - - - 90 - - - 51 2 1 - - 90

Po # gk 1 2 6 7 9 10 20 21 22 28 29

# 1

1 2 18

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

6

2

Saves by period MSU Billings Saint Martin's

2 14 10

Total 18 13

Corner kicks MSU Billings Saint Martin's

1 5 2

2 5 5

Total 10 7

1.

2.

3.

Time Team 6:39 SMU 62:02 MSUB 79:40 MSUB

9 11 13 15 20 25

# 1

1 4 3

No.

39 4 0 12 41 52

Player Olson,JJ Zimmer,Jake Strawn,Kaleb McNamar,Perry Caro,Rene Meyer,Brandon Chouinard,Luke Witzel,Kyle Harvey,Max Yon,Austin Teipel,Tim -- Substitutes -Tolo,Tody Gonzales,Derrick Talen,Trevor Beaulaurier,Matt Caro,Christian Kohn,McKray Totals

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 3

Shots by period MSU Billings Saint Martin's

Scoring summary:

0

Po # gk 1 2 5 8 10 12 14 19 22 29 31

Goal scorer McNamar,Perry (1) Ralston,Colin (3) Jess,Thorge (6)

1 0 1

Total 2 1

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 1 - - - 69 1 - - - 90 4 2 1 - 57 1 - - - 90 - - - 77 - - - 90 1 - - - 84 1 - - 1 90 - - - 68 1 - - - 90 2 1 13

Goalkeepers Olson,JJ

Assist Harvey,Max Penalty kick (unassisted)

2 2 0

1 1 4

1

59 19 53 0 22 0

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 4 1 0 2

2 3 2

Total 3 4

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passed ball up deflected off gk to follow b pass up for the goal.

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #29 (32:44); YC-MSUB #10 (59:56); YC-SMU #12 (60:56); YC-MSUB #2 (81:38) Win-Lohmann,Tom. Loss-Olson,JJ. Stadium: SMU Soccer Field Officials: Referee: James Erik Lee; Asst. Referee: Agustin Ramos; Ben Moore; Offsides: MSU Billings 6, Saint Martin's 2.

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MSUB men look to continue momentum with 2 road games this week October 14, 2014 After an encouraging come-from-behind 2-1 win over Saint Martin’s last Saturday, the MSUB men’s soccer team gets ready for two more GNAC games on the road this week against SD Mines and Mary.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Exactly halfway through the Great Northwest Athletic Conference portion of its 2014 schedule the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team currently holds sole possession of third place in the conference standings.

The Yellowjackets (4-4-3, 4-2-1 GNAC) responded after a difficult, late 2-1 loss to No. 6 Seattle Pacific last Thursday with an inspirational come-from-behind 2-1 victory at Saint Martin’s on Saturday. The victory gave MSUB 13 points on the season, as the ‘Jackets are currently five behind second-place Northwest Nazarene.

This week, MSUB heads east for a pair of rematches against GNAC opponents South Dakota School of Mines and the University of Mary. MSUB will face the Hardrockers at 7 p.m. Mountain time on Thursday in Rapid City, S.D., and will challenge the Marauders two days later in a noon Mountain time kickoff in Bismarck, N.D. The game against South Dakota Mines will feature live statistics and the match against Mary will have live video and live statistics, all available via www.msubsports.com.

Continuing his success as the Yellowjackets’ leading scorer this season, sophomore Thorge Jess scored in each of MSUB’s games last week to push his season total to six. Jess has scored in MSUB’s last three games overall, and his goal total is the fifth-best mark in the GNAC. Jess also has a pair of assists on the season, as his 14 points are the fifth most in the conference.

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Behind Jess in the scoring department is another sophomore, Colin Ralston, who put away his third goal of the season on a penalty kick in MSUB’s triumph over Saint Martin’s. In his first year as a Yellowjacket, Ralston has taken off for seven points in nine games after missing the first two matches of the season with an injury.

Playing a key leadership role as a senior captain, Kyle Emerick has stepped up lately as well with three assists in his last three games. Also with three assists in 2014 is junior Sam Butterworth, who has proven to be a dual threat within his ability to push forward continuously from his home position of left back.

David Loeung and Rhys Lambert have each found the net twice this season for MSUB and have been valuable additions to the program.

Freshman Niklas Schregel has scored once and provided an assist, and has played in all 11 contests while starting nine in the midfield.

Defensively, Thomas Saltwell and Matt Brink have been anchors for MSUB with the former having started all 11 games for the ‘Jackets. The duo has helped limit opponents’ attempts on goal, as the Yellowjackets hold an opponent shot-on-goal percentage of .406 (66-for-165).

Playing behind the back line, goalkeeper Tom Lohmann has manned the box for every minute of the season so far. The sophomore has made a GNAC-high 51 saves (4.64 per game), and has turned in two shutouts this season. His save percentage of .773 ranks No. 3 in the conference.

Sophomore David Loeung.

In addition to his defensive prowess, Lohmann has also provided two assists this year, his most recent coming on Jess’s game-winning goal against Saint Martin’s.

As a team, the Yellowjackets have taken a GNAC fourth-best 140 shots this season, just three behind the next closest team, Seattle Pacific. MSUB’s 15 goals rank No. 5 in the conference, and the ‘Jackets have had an assist on every one of them. The Yellowjackets’ goals-against average of 1.25 ranks third in the GNAC, and MSUB has won the second-most corner kicks this season with 62.

Thursday, October 16 – 7 p.m. – Sioux Park Field, Rapid City, S.D. South Dakota School of Mines Hardrockers 2014 Record: 1-10-0, 0-7-0 GNAC Head Coach: Joe Burger, 2nd season 2013 GNAC Finish: 8th (0-16-1, 0-13-1 GNAC) The Hardrockers dropped both of their games since the last time they played MSUB, falling 3-0 to Simon Fraser and 2-1 to Western Washington last week. Playing at its home field, SDSMT battled WWU to the limit, conceding a goal with five seconds remaining in double-overtime for the tough loss to the Vikings.

Michael McGraw scored his team-leading fifth goal in the 14th minute of that game, and he is one of four Hardrockers to have started all 11 contests this season.

Sean Tabbert, another everyday starter, has scored twice and provided an assist, and Jake Smith has one goal and one assist on the season.

Starting every game defensively for SDSMT has been Lars Skau, who has been invaluable for the Hardrockers on the back line. Returning all-conference selection Andreas Skau has played well for head coach Joe Burger in the midfield, tallying one assist and a team second-most 26 shots in 10 starts.

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In goal Braeden Federle has continued to start recently, and he and Eric Milbrandt have shared time in goal throughout the season. Federle leads the team with 39 saves, and was in goal for the Hardrockers’ victory earlier this year.

As a team the Hardrockers have been outscored 32-9 this season allowing 181 shots while taking 112.

The Series: A strong 2-0 shutout win for MSUB on Oct. 4 kept the Yellowjackets undefeated against the South Dakota opponent, as the all-time series is now 3-0-1 in favor of the navy and gold. Jess and Loeung were responsible for MSUB’s goals the last time the teams met, and Lohmann earned the shutout as the ‘Jackets allowed just five total shots.

Saturday, October 18 – 1 p.m. CENTRAL – MDU Resources Community Bowl, Bismarck, N.D. University of Mary Marauders 2014 Record: 2-6-1, 1-6-0 GNAC Head Coach: Dave Cook, 7th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 7th (3-10-3, 3-8-3 GNAC) Hosting two of the top teams in the GNAC last week, the Marauders battled tough against Western Washington and Simon Fraser in a pair of losses. Mary equalized with a first-half goal by Jordan Pearce against the Vikings last Thursday, but a second-half goal for WWU proved to be the game-winner in the 2-1 result.

Two days later, Mary struggled to keep up with the offensively-minded Clan, who scored the first three goals of the match in a 3-1 final score. The Marauders have now lost six matches in-a-row, dating back to a 6-3 win over SDSMT to open their GNAC slate on Sept. 19.

Pearce’s seven goals on the season are the third-most in the GNAC, and his point total of 15 is the fourth-best mark in the conference.

Mary has no trouble finding the net, as the team is averaging nearly two goals per game with 17 in nine contests. Defense has been the team’s Achilles heel however, as the Marauders have conceded 20 goals.

Aaron Brennan and Christoffer Nogueira have each scored three times this season and have combined for seven of Mary’s 17 assists. Aaron Mc Elwee has added two goals and an assist, and Brad Kelly has lent a helping hand on goals three times while starting all nine games.

Michael Frenzel has started seven matches in goal for the Marauders, making 24 saves on the season.

The Series: MSUB kept its composure the last time the teams met, pushing home the game-winning goal in the second half after giving up an equalizer in the first. The 2-1 victory made the Yellowjackets’ record 25-61 all-time against Mary, and preserved their 12-year undefeated streak against the Marauders dating back to November of 2002.

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Match 12: October 16, 2014 MSU Billings 3 | 2 South Dakota Mines

MSUB men outlast South Dakota Mines in 3-2 road victory October 16, 2014 A trio of goal scorers propels the MSUB men’s soccer team to a back-and-forth 3-2 victory over homestanding South Dakota Mines on Thursday night.

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rhys Lambert slotted home the game-winning goal in the 68th minute, and MSUB held tough through the final whistle to collect a back-and-forth 3-2 Great Northwest Athletic Conference win over South Dakota Mines on Thursday night at Sioux Park Field.

The Yellowjackets took the lead a total of three times in the match, moving ahead on an early goal by Colin Ralston and breaking a 1-1 tie with a finish by Jorge Paez early in the second half. South Dakota Mines equalized after both goals however, as Sean Tabbert found the net twice for the Hardrockers.

MSUB withstood a comeback effort by SDSMT, as Yellowjacket goalkeeper Tom Lohmann made two saves down the stretch to ensure the victory for MSUB. “For the first time in almost exactly two years, this is a winning program again,” commented MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “I’m extremely proud of our team to bounce back like this, after last season and after starting this season 0-3-3. It wasn’t an easy game against a tough-toplay South Dakota Mines team, but we grinded it out.”

The Yellowjackets nudged their record above .500 for the first time since the 2012 season, as MSUB is now 5-43 on the season and 5-2-1 in conference action. The Yellowjackets outshot the Hardrockers 20-6 on the match, but SDSMT was efficient by placing four of its six shots on target. Michael McGraw supplied the assist on Tabbert’s first goal, his first of the season.

MSUB wasted no time getting onto the scoreboard, as Ralston scored his fourth goal of the season in the fifth minute of the match. Kyle Emerick provided his fourth assist in four games on the play, giving MSUB the early lead.

The Yellowjackets had three-straight shots knocked down within the opening 20 minutes, as a strike by David Loeung sandwiched two by Thorge Jess that were handled by the Hardrockers’ defense.

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In the 23rd minute, McGraw sent a cross into the box that Tabbert headed home to knot the score at 1-1.

The ‘Jackets managed two more shots in the first half as Cameron Lee and Paez each had a look towards goal, but neither finished on target and the teams headed to the locker room tied.

MSUB emerged from the break strong, as Paez foreshadowed his upcoming goal with a shot that required a save

by Braeden Federle in the 51st minute. The ‘Jackets pestered the SDSMT back line with a corner kick and two more shots within the next two minutes, before Paez struck home in the 52nd on an assist by Loeung.

Repeating its first-half feat, the Hardrockers equalized again as Tabbert’s shot struck nylon just eight minutes later to make the score 2-2.

Jess nearly had a breakthrough within the next minute, but his header shot was blocked. Paez took two more shots and Loeung had one in the next three minutes, but the ‘Jackets couldn’t find the net for the time being.

In the 68th minute, Lambert sealed the deal with the final goal of the match past Federle.

After a 2-0 win over SDSMT on Oct. 4, the Yellowjackets completed the season sweep of the GNAC foe with the 3-2 win Thursday. “I like the fact that we can play with the best, but also work hard when we have to,” Balog said.

“That blue-collar mentality paid off today and I can only complement the guys for that. Now we need to put our heads down and get back to work to try and get a result against Mary on Saturday. It doesn’t stop here for us, we still have everything to play for.”

NEXT UP: The ‘Jackets finish their road trip with a matchup against the University of Mary on Saturday in more GNAC action. Kickoff is set for noon Mountain time at Reichert Field in Bismarck, N.D.

Junior Cameron Lee.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs SD Mines (Oct 16, 2014 at Rapid City, SD) MSU Billings (5-4-3) vs.

SD Mines (1-11-0) Date: Oct 16, 2014 • Attendance: 67 Weather: 60 degrees, brisk

Goals by period MSU Billings SD Mines

MSU Billings

SD Mines

Po gk d d d f m d d m d m

# 1 4 6 7 9 10 15 20 21 22 29 5 8 12 16 18 19 24 25 28 30

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Lempka,Zach Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Kavanagh,Daragh Paez,Jorge Williams,Eli Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Lambert,Rhys Loeung,David Totals

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 1 - - - 62 1 1 1 - 52 - - - 80 5 1 - - 87 - - 2 49 - - - 88 - - - 87 - - - 59 1 - - - 90 - - - 45 6 1 2 3 20

3 1 1 7

1 1 3

Saves by period MSU Billings SD Mines

2 13 4

Total 20 6

Corner kicks MSU Billings SD Mines

1 1 4

2 5 2

Total 6 6

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Time Team 4:15 MSUB 22:44 SDSMT 51:20 MSUB 59:29 SDSMT 67:47 MSUB

14 16 17 26

Player Federle,Braeden Wellman, Cody Smith,Jake Tabbert,Sean Harris,Blake LeTempt,Sam Cabrera,David Skau, Andreas Skau,Lars McGraw,Michael James,Darin -- Substitutes -Kinney,Matt Fenske,Erik Winkler,Sebastian Stasiak,Thomas Totals

# 1

1 7 2

No.

4 3 34 2 19 10 9 7 39 73

# 1 2 3 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 23

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 2

Shots by period MSU Billings SD Mines

Scoring summary:

1 3

Po gk d m f d d m m d f d

Goal scorer Ralston,Colin Tabbert,Sean Paez,Jorge Tabbert,Sean Lambert,Rhys

1 1 1

Total 3 2

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 45 - - - 67 3 3 2 - 87 - - - 90 1 - - - 90 - - - 90 - - 1 90 - - - 90 2 1 - 1 90 - - - 90 6

Goalkeepers Federle,Braeden

4

2

2

13 45 3 11

Min GA Saves 90:00 3 4 1 0 0

Assist Emerick,Kyle McGraw,Michael Loeung,David Skau, Andreas Emerick,Kyle

2 2 1

2 2 4

Total 2 4

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Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #12 (52:07); YC-MSUB #6 (80:25) Win-Lohmann,Tom (w). Loss-Federle,Braeden (L).

Stadium: Sioux Park Stadium Officials: Referee: Connor Shuck; Asst. Referee: Mike Watson; Mike Watson; Alt. Official: Evan Watson; Timekeeper: Brad Blume; Scorer: Colin McCampbell; Offsides: MSU Billings 3, SD Mines 2.

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Match 13: October 18, 2014 MSU Billings 1 | 2 University of Mary

Men’s Soccer: Comeback effort falls short in 2-1 loss to Mary October 18, 2014 Colin Ralston scores his fourth goal of the season but Mary’s Christoffer Nogueira scores both of his team’s goals in a 2-1 loss for the Yellowjackets on Saturday.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Christoffer Nogueira scored two goals for the University of Mary and a comeback effort by the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team fell short in a 2-1 Great Northwest Athletic Conference defeat at the MDU Resources Bowl Saturday afternoon.

Colin Ralston scored MSUB’s lone goal of the afternoon, and the ‘Jackets could not find an equalizer in the defeat. MSUB held a 14-8 shot advantage on the game, but Mary goalkeeper Jack West came up with six big saves on the Yellowjackets’ seven shots on goal.

MSUB goalkeeper Tom Lohmann made four saves and had multiple strong clearances on near scoring chances by the Marauders throughout the game. The teams were fairly even in corner kicks, with MSUB winning seven and Mary taking six. Nogueira’s game-winning goal came on the last of three-consecutive corners during a stretch in the second half, as his cross sailed directly into the far post.

With the loss, MSUB’s record fell to 5-5-3 overall and 5-3-1 in GNAC play. The Marauders won their third game of the season, with their record moving to 3-6-2 and 2-6-1 in conference action. Nogueira improved his season goals total to five, the second most on the team behind Jordan Pearce.

The Yellowjackets won a corner kick in the opening minute, but the UM defense cleared the ball away before MSUB could get a shot off.

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The Yellowjackets created another chance with a free kick from 29 yards out, winning a corner kick after the ball was deflected out of bounds. The cross sailed dangerously inside the six-yard box, but a shot was blocked by the UM back line.

Kyle Emerick tested West with a shot inside of nine minutes, and the save was made to keep the lead in Mary’s hands.

Nogueira took two more shots in the 18th minute, having both knocked down by the MSUB back line.

Fernando Perez countered with his first shot of the match a minute later, missing the target wide to the left.

A miscue by the UM defense midway through the first gave Ralston the ball on the left side of the field, where he won a corner kick on a deflection out of bounds. Sam Butterworth served in a cross, but a header shot bounced over the crossbar.

Carrying the ball into the box on the right side of the field, Julian Toenges fired a shot on target that West sprung forward on to collect for the save in the 32nd minute.

The Yellowjackets won a free kick a few minutes before halftime, and the MaJunior Fernando Perez. rauders’ back line stepped up to clear out a long cross that made its way into the box.

Facing a dangerous scoring chance directly opening the second half, West came off of his line to punch clear a ball and followed it up with a kick to prevent a goal. The ‘Jackets earned a free kick at the arc above the 18-yard box, but the wall knocked down the attempt by Toenges before it reached the goal.

The sophomore helped MSUB win a corner a minute later, as he beat a defender into the box on the left side and forced a slide tackle by Mary’s defense to clear the ball.

Midway through the second half, Lohmann came up with a big save for the ‘Jackets on a shot from point-blank range that he knocked out for a corner kick. On the ensuing possession, Lohmann elevated to punch clear a left-footed shot that was headed towards the net.

The Marauders won three corner kicks in-a-row, the last of which ended up in the back of the net as Nogueira’s cross went directly over the goal line.

The Yellowjackets refused to give up after falling behind 2-0, as Ralston got his team back in the game with a goal in the 68th minute on an assist by Toenges to make the score 2-1.

Thorge Jess took a shot several minutes after the goal, before Nogueira launched another of his own. Both attempts were on frame, as each team’s keeper came up with a save to keep the score line at 2-1.

The Yellowjackets battled to create chances through the final horn, but the Marauders held tough and prevented another goal.

AHEAD: The Yellowjackets return home to close their regular season schedule with five straight contests at Yellowjacket Field. MSUB will challenge Western Washington on Oct. 23 and Simon Fraser two days later in GNAC action.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings vs Mary (Oct 18, 2014 at Bismarck, N.D.) MSU Billings (5-5-3, 5-3-1 GNAC) vs.

Goals by period Mary (3-6-2, 2-6-1 GNAC) MSU Billings Date: Oct 18, 2014 • Attendance: 293 Mary Weather: 46 degrees, cloudy, 72% humidity, wind S 12 mph

MSU Billings

Po gk d d d d m m d m d m

# 1 2 4 6 7 9 10 20 21 22 29 5 8 12 15 18 19 24 25 30

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Saltwell,Thomas Perez,Fernando Lee,Cameron Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Kavanagh,Daragh Paez,Jorge Lempka,Zach Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Loeung,David Totals

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

1 1 7

1

1

Po gk d m f m m m f m m d

9 4 41 39 57 1 9 30 27

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 4

Shots by period MSU Billings Mary

1 5 3

2 9 5

Total 14 8

Corner kicks MSU Billings Mary

1 4 0

2 3 6

Total 7 6

Scoring summary:

Mary

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 - - - 78 1 1 1 - 54 1 - - - 51 3 2 - - 61 1 1 - - 64 - - - 26 1 - - - 89 2 - - - 90 2 1 - 1 81 2 1 14

1 0 1

# 15

Player West, Jack Boyes,Alex Mc Elwee,Aaron Pearce, Jordan Brennan, Aaron Olson, Cole Sellars,Jonathan Nogueira,Christoffer Blahnik,Ramsey Potter,Adam Smallwood,Liam -- Substitutes -9 Kelly, Brad 19 Christensen,Logan Totals

# 15 2 4 6 7 8 10 11 20 21 35

Goalkeepers West, Jack

Saves by period MSU Billings Mary

No.

1.

Time Team 1:57 MARY

Goal scorer Nogueira,Christoffer (4)

Assist Sellars,Jonathan

2.

3.

63:02 MARY 67:09 MSUB

Nogueira,Christoffer (5) Ralston,Colin (5)

Corner kick Toenges,Julian

2 1 1

Total 1 2

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 90 2 1 - - 86 1 1 - - 83 1 1 - - 82 - - - 90 - - 1 90 4 3 2 - 84 - - - 24 - - - 90 - - - 90 8

6

2

1

73 19

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 6 1 1 3

2 3 3

Total 4 6

Description

beat keeper 1v1 about 5 yards out, fed fr Sellars Goal off corner kick 6 takes pass from 29 near corner, about out

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #10 (17:11) Win-West, Jack (2-0-2). Loss-Lohmann,Tom (5-5-1).

Stadium: MDU Resources Bowl Officials: Timekeeper: Larry Cook; Scorer: UM SID Staff; Offsides: MSU Billings 5, Mary 1.

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MSUB men begin 5-game homestand Thursday October 21, 2014 With five conference games remaining on its 2014 schedule the MSUB men’s soccer team returns to Yellowjacket Field to face Western Washington and Simon Fraser this weekend.

BILLINGS, Mont. – After finishing a four-game road trip last week, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team gets set for five-straight home contests to close out the Great Northwest Athletic Conference portion of its schedule.

The Yellowjackets, who currently sit in third place in the conference standings, will take on Western Washington and Simon Fraser this weekend. With Saturday’s match against the Clan being tabbed as the MSUB Kicks Cancer match, the Yellowjackets will show their support for the fight against cancer in a 3 p.m. kickoff against Simon Fraser. Saturday’s match will follow a GNAC contest against the Vikings on Thursday, set for a 12:45 p.m. start.

Each game will be part of a doubleheader with the MSUB women’s soccer team, with the men taking the early game on Thursday and closing with the later game on Saturday. Live video and statistics will be available for both matches via www.msubsports.com.

Coming off of a split road trip last week, MSUB defeated South Dakota Mines 3-2 on Oct. 16 before falling to the University of Mary 2-1 on Oct. 18. The ‘Jackets featured three different goal scorers against the Hardrockers, and senior Kyle Emerick pushed his team-leading assist total to five on the season with two in the match.

Colin Ralston continued his impressive first season as a Yellowjacket, as the sophomore scored in each game and upped his season goals total to five. Ralston has now scored in each of MSUB’s previous three games, and will look to replicate his two-goal performance from the last time the ‘Jackets and the Clan met on Sept. 25.

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Thorge Jess had his three-match scoring streak snapped last week, but he remained the team’s leader with six goals on the season. The German sophomore has also supplied a pair of assists this season, and leads the team with 40 shots and 16 on target.

Freshman Jorge Paez scored his second goal of the season last week, as he has turned in a strong debut college season thus far with seven starts and 16 shots. David Loeung provided the assist on the play, upping his season points total to five with a pair of goals and an assist.

Rhys Lambert was the other goal scorer last week for MSUB, making his third of the season count as the game-winner against SDSMT in the 68th minute. Lambert now ranks third on the team in scoring, and two of his three goals have been game-winners for the ‘Jackets.

Defensively, Thomas Saltwell, Cameron Lee and Matt Brink each surpassed the 1,000-minute mark last week.

Freshman Jorge Paez.

In goal, Tom Lohmann made six saves for MSUB which pushed his season total to 57. He has collected a pair of shutouts this year, while holding a goals-against average of 1.35.

Thursday, October 23 – 12:45 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field Western Washington University Vikings 2014 Record: 6-6-1, 4-4-1 GNAC Head Coach: Greg Brisbon, 2nd season 2013 GNAC Finish: 3rd (11-4-3, 9-2-3 GNAC) Earning a split in conference action last week, Western Washington moved its 2014 record to an even .500 at 6-6-1 with a 3-0 win over Saint Martin’s and a 2-1 overtime loss to undefeated Seattle Pacific. The Vikings had won four games in-a-row heading into the match against the Falcons on Oct. 18, and took a 1-0 lead in the 56th minute. SPU responded however, scoring once in regulation and again in overtime to remain atop the GNAC standings.

The Vikings are being led offensively by Tye Hastings and Luke Olney. Hastings has a team-best four goals on the season while firing 39 shots, and Olney is close behind with three goals. The latter has also turned in a team-best four assists, and leads the Vikings with 10 points.

Jeremy Wentzel has also scored three goals for WWU, placing 6 of 12 shots on target and adding an assist for seven total points.

Gabriele Zaccagnini has been a top facilitator for the Vikings, turning in three assists and also finding the net once this season. Defensively, Troy McCarty and Uche Ugwoaba have each started every game of the season, providing consistency and solidity across the back line for the Vikings.

In goal, Keegan Rogers has made 45 saves and logged three shutouts, while holding a goals-against average of 1.24 this season.

The Series: With the 1-0 win on Sept. 27, MSUB improved its all-time record against WWU to 4-16-1. The win was the first for the ‘Jackets over the Vikings since Oct. 18, 2012. Lambert was the lone goal scorer for MSUB the last time the teams met, as he found the net in the 70th minute on a long ball played by goalkeeper Tom Lohmann. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 83

Saturday, October 25 – 3 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field Simon Fraser University Clan 2014 Record: 6-4-2, 4-3-2 GNAC Head Coach: Alan Koch, 7th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 1st (18-3-2, 11-2-1, NCAA Final Four) After back-to-back Final Four appearances over the past two seasons, Simon Fraser has experienced less success so far in 2014 with an overall 6-4-2 record. The Clan currently sits in fourth place in the GNAC standings with 14 points, two behind MSUB. SFU has won three of its last four games, with a 2-1 home loss to Seattle Pacific on Oct. 16 interrupting the string of success. Most recently, the Clan downed Saint Martin’s 3-1 on Oct. 18, coming back in the second half after trailing 1-0 with half an hour to play.

While the numbers have been down for SFU this season, the Clan still leads the conference in goals scored with 29 and shots with 229. Providing a dozen of those goals, Jovan Blagojevic is the GNAC leader in scoring and points with 25 on the season. The senior midfielder has taken a whopping 68 shots in 12 starts, and three of his goals have been game-winners for the Clan.

Ryan Dhillon is SFU’s next leading scorer with three goals on the season, and his five assists lead the team and rank second in the conference.

Ten other players have scored for SFU this season, as the team has employed a balanced scoring effort with 22 assists on its 29 goals.

Defensively, SFU has allowed 18 goals, as goalkeepers Brandon Watson and Ivan Hutsulyak have split time between the posts. Watson, the returning starter from a season ago, has started 10 games and tallied three shutouts with a goals-against average of 1.11.

The Series: Though SFU holds the all-time series with a record of 14-0-2 against MSUB, both of the draws have come in the past three seasons. The Yellowjackets rallied after being down 1-0 and again 3-1 the last time the teams met, salvaging a 3-3 draw on the road. Jess scored a penalty kick and Ralston found the net twice in the span of five minutes to bring MSUB back to life on Sept. 25 at Terry Fox Field in Burnaby, B.C.

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Match 14: October 23, 2014 Western Washington 2 | 1 MSU Billings

MSUB falls 2-1 to Western Washington October 23, 2014 MSUB strikes first, but WWU finds two quick goals and holds on for a 2-1 GNAC win Thursday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Rhys Lambert gave the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team an early 1-0 lead with a wonderful header goal in the 17th minute, but visiting Western Washington responded with two goals in the span of two minutes in the first half to win a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match 2-1 Thursday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

Lambert’s goal came on a set piece early on in the match, as junior Sam Butterworth played in a cross and Lambert ran onto the ball to redirect it inside the far post for his fourth goal of the season.

WWU responded on a set piece of its own as Jeremy Wentzel crossed a corner kick to Derek Zimmerman whose header goal evened the score at 1-1 in the 28th minute. Less than two minutes later, Luke Olney scored his fourth goal of the season, collecting a through ball from Tye Hastings and finishing a great shot into the upper corner of the goal from just outside the 18-yard box.

The Yellowjackets outshot the Vikings 13-8 on the match, and won six corner kicks compared with four by WWU. Senior goalkeeper Keegan Rogers came up big with four saves for WWU, and came off of his line on multiple occasions to clear the ball away.

WWU nudged its record above .500 on the season, moving to 7-6-1 overall and 5-4-1 in conference play. The Yellowjackets fell to 5-6-3 and are now 5-4-1 in GNAC play. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 85

The Vikings won a corner kick just over one minute into the game, but MSUB cleared the ball away to prevent a shot inside the box.

The ‘Jackets responded with a corner of their own just a few minutes later, which was originally created by Kyle Emerick. The senior captain had space at the upper right side of the box, and his shot was deflected by the WWU defense over the crossbar.

A breakthrough came for the Yellowjackets 17 minutes into the match, as Emerick drew a foul in a dangerous location on the right side of the field. Butterworth played in a solid cross, Lambert ran onto it perfectly and redirected the ball inside the far post with his head.

The teams played fairly even through the middle of the first, and WWU won a corner kick with 16 minutes to play in the first half. Wentzel curled in a cross and Zimmerman headed the ball into the net to equalize the score at 1-1.

Just three minutes later, the Vikings took the lead as Hastings played a through ball to Olney who finished a right-footed shot from the top of the 18-yard box into the upper-right corner of the net.

After holding the lead at the half, WWU emerged from the break with a corner kick in the 58th minute. The chance was a dangerous one, as the cross sailed untouched through the six-yard box and out of play.

Julian Toenges played a solid through ball to Colin Ralston midway through the second, which led to a shot on goal by Wyatt Witty that was saved by Rogers.

The Vikings countered with a scoring opportunity, as Wentzel fired a half-volley towards goal from the top of the box but missed high.

Toenges again created an opportunity for the ‘Jackets, intercepting a bad pass and carrying the ball into the left corner. He whipped in a cross that found the head of Witty, and only a diving reaction save by Rogers prevented the equalizing goal with 27 minutes remaining.

The Yellowjackets won another corner kick with just more than 20 minutes remaining, but could not finish the loose ball during a scuffle inside the penalty area.

Rogers came off of his line several minutes later to intercept a header cross by Thorge Jess before it reached David Loeung inside the box.

Disaster nearly struck for MSUB with 15 minutes later, as a botched clearance gave Olney the ball 40 yards out with an open net. His strike from long range narrowly bounced over the crossbar and the score remained 2-1.

Jorge Paez got his head on a cross by Toenges with seven minutes left, but Rogers made another diving reaction save to keep his team ahead late.

Controlling the ball into the box, Paez had a chance with 11 minutes remaining, but his shot from 10 yards out missed wide of the goalpost.

The ‘Jackets kept the pressure on WWU’s back line through the closing minutes, but failed to find an equalizer as time ran out.

AHEAD: MSUB welcomes Simon Fraser to Yellowjacket Field on Saturday for a 3 p.m. kickoff in GNAC action.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Western Washington vs MSU Billings (10/23/14 at Billings, MT) Western Washington (7-6-1, 5-4-1 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (5-6-3, 5-4-1 GNAC) Date: 10/23/14 • Attendance: 75 Weather: Overcast, 65 Degrees

Goals by period Western Washington MSU Billings

Western Washington

MSU Billings

Po # gk 00 3 6 7 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 5 8 9 10 11 14 22

# 00

Player Rogers,Keegan Kusina,Leonard Zaccagnini,Gabriele Ugwoaba,Uche McCarty,Troy Wentzel,Jeremy Bartels,Trevor Anderson,Dan Pederson,Kurtis Hastings,Tye Tinsley,Marcus -- Substitutes -Preston,Sawyer Zimmerman,Derek Radulovich,Chad Temple,Matt Olney,Luke Cole,Pat Pichette,Conner Totals

Goalkeepers Rogers,Keegan

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 59 - - - 71 1 - - - 48 - - - 64 1 - - 1 67 - - - 56 - - - 44 - - - 90 1 - - 1 49 1 - - - 49 1 1 2 8

1 1 1 3

1 1 2

4 8 9 12 15 24 25 30

# 1

Saves by period Western Washington MSU Billings

1 2 3

2 6 10

Total 8 13

Corner kicks Western Washington MSU Billings

1 3 3

2 1 3

Total 4 6

No.

41 65 25 55 59 31 27

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Emerick,Kyle Witty,Wyatt Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -Schregel,Nicklas Kavanagh,Daragh Jess,Thorge Paez,Jorge Lempka,Zach Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Loeung,David Totals

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 4

Shots by period Western Washington MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

2

Po # gk 1 2 6 7 10 14 18 19 22 28 29

1 2 1

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

1.

Time Team 16:58 MSUB

Goal scorer Lambert,Rhys (3)

Assist Butterworth,Sam

2.

27:43 WWU

Zimmerman,Derek (1)

Wentzel,Jeremy

3.

29:36 WWU

Olney,Luke (4)

Hastings,Tye

2 0 0

Total 2 1

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 1 - - - 90 - - - 60 - - 1 82 1 - - - 66 5 2 - - 56 - - - 71 - - - 51 - - - 90 2 2 1 - 84 - - - 85 3 1 13

1 5

1

1

33 12 40 30 8 5 15 23

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 1 1 0 0

2 4 1

Total 4 1

Description

Free kick, 7 directly to 28, ran on, headed far post on the run Header directly off of corner kick into goal keeper from 5 yds Through ball from 19, shot from top of 18 upper right corner

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #2 (31:05); YC-WWU #6 (83:47); YC-WWU #11 (85:57); YC-MSUB #12 (87:49) Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Reed Christy; Asst. Referee: Michelle Provan; Tom Maack; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Western Washington 3, MSU Billings 3.

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Match 15: October 25, 2014 Simon Fraser 3 | 1 MSU Billings

3 first-half goals push Simon Fraser to 3-1 win over MSUB men October 25, 2014 Simon Fraser scores twice in the opening seven minutes and never looks back, downing MSUB 3-1 on Saturday at Yellowjacket Field.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Scoring twice in the opening seven minutes and three times in the first half, Simon Fraser collected a 3-1 Great Northwest Athletic Conference victory over Montana State University Billings on Saturday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

The Clan improved to 8-4-2 on the season and the team is now 6-3-2 in conference play. The Yellowjackets fell to 5-7-3 in 2014, and are an even 5-5-1 in GNAC action.

The Clan took control early on in the match, winning a corner kick just six minutes in. Alex Rowley curled in a cross, and Alexander Kleefeldt punched the ball in from six yards out.

SFU doubled its lead less than two minutes later, as Jovan Blagojevic beat a defender and crossed the ball to Nico Espinosa who finished it from five yards out.

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The ‘Jackets had a chance to equalize almost immediately, but a shot by Julian Toenges from the top of the box was saved by Brandon Watson.

Winning a free kick from 25 yards out, Rhys Lambert fired a sinking shot towards goal that missed just over the bar in the 11th minute.

Lambert had another strong attempt towards goal 15 minutes into the match, firing a half-volley from the right corner of the box that skimmed the upper-back part of the net out-of-bounds.

Midway through the first, Blagojevic collected a ball and made a long run down the left side as he beat several MSUB defenders into the box. His left-footed shot from 12 yards out deflected off of an MSUB defender, rolling into the net to make the score 3-0.

The Clan protected their lead into halftime, keeping control of possession of the ball through the closing minutes of the first half.

Kleefeldt had an opportunity in the opening minutes of the second half, pushing a header attempt on a cross by Robert Hyams over the crossbar.

The ‘Jackets avoided allowing another goal with 15 minutes gone in the second, as Joel Malouf had his shot blocked. Blagojevic controlled the carom and had a wide-open shot from the top of the box, but Tom Lohmann extended for a great diving save.

SFU continued to create chances throughout the second half, placing 13 total shots on goal throughout the game.

The barrage of offense kept Lohmann busy, as he made nine save on the match.

MSUB’s breakthrough came in the 83rd minute, as Colin Ralston managed to tap in a loose ball inside the box to give the ‘Jackets a goal.

SFU totaled 20 shots on the match, compared with seven by MSUB. The Clan also won five corner kicks while not allowing any. Watson came up with two saves on three shots on goal in the match.

NEXT UP: The ‘Jackets welcome Saint Martin’s and Seattle Pacific to Yellowjacket Field next weekend as GNAC play winds down. MSUB and SMU will kick off at 1 p.m. on Oct. 30, and the match against SPU is scheduled for Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Simon Fraser Uni vs MSU Billings (10/24/14 at Billins, MT) Simon Fraser Uni (8-4-2, 6-3-2 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (5-7-3, 5-5-1 GNAC) Date: 10/24/14 • Attendance: 75 Weather: Clear Skies, 70 Degrees

Goals by period Simon Fraser Uni MSU Billings

Simon Fraser Uni

MSU Billings

Player Sh SO G A Min WATSON,BRANDON - - - 90 SATAR,SHANE - - - 90 ESPINOSA,NICO 2 2 1 - 59 KLEEFELDT,ALEXAND 3 2 1 - 90 KRISTENSEN,MAGNU - - - 90 BLAGOJEVIC,JOVAN 3 3 1 1 70 DHILLON,RYAN 1 - - - 66 MALOUF,JOEL 2 1 - - 48 HYAMS,ROBERT 1 - - - 90 ROWLEY,ALEX 3 1 - 1 72 VANDEVENDEL,ANTH - - - 90 -- Substitutes -6 POWELL,CALLUM - - 5 7 KYNE,GILBERT - - - 13 10 OPPERMAN,CALVIN 2 1 - - 45 11 SCHROTTLE,NIKO 3 3 - - 41 23 MARTIN,JOSEPH - - - 33 Totals 20 13 3 2

Po # gk 22 2 4 5 8 9 12 17 24 27 28

# 22

Goalkeepers WATSON,BRANDON

# Goalkeepers 1 Lohmann,Tom TM TEAM Saves by period Simon Fraser Uni MSU Billings

1 7 4

2 13 3

Total 20 7

Corner kicks Simon Fraser Uni MSU Billings

1 2 0

2 3 0

Total 5 0

No.

1.

Time Team 5:51 SFU

2.

6:47 SFU

3.

4.

5 8 9 12 19 24 30

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Emerick,Kyle Witty,Wyatt Fries,Jesper Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Kavanagh,Daragh Jess,Thorge Paez,Jorge Moreano,Andres Nuernberger,Strom Loeung,David Totals

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 2

Shots by period Simon Fraser Uni MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

Po # gk 1 2 4 6 7 10 14 18 22 28 29

1 3 0

Goal scorer KLEEFELDT,ALEXANDER

Assist ROWLEY,ALEX

ESPINOSA,NICO

BLAGOJEVIC,JOVAN

23:24 SFU

BLAGOJEVIC,JOVAN (13)

(unassisted)

82:13 MSUB

Ralston,Colin (5)

Butterworth,Sam

2 0 1

Total 3 1

Sh SO G A Min - - - 90 - - - 85 - - - 79 2 1 1 - 90 1 1 - 1 90 - - - 31 - - - 23 - - - 90 1 - - - 90 2 - - - 77 1 1 - - 73 7

3

1

1

28 18 27 22 13 5 59

Min GA Saves 90:00 3 9 0:00 0 1 1 1 3

2 1 7

Total 2 10

Description

Direct finish off of corner kick, six yards o with right foot 9 Beat defender on left side, crossed to 4 finish from 5 yards out 9 carried the ball down the left side, beat box, deflect. goal Throw in from 7, 6 finished from 5 yards

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #6 (13:26); YC-MSUB #4 (26:17); YC-MSUB #19 (42:29); YC-MSUB #2 (69:42); YC-SFU #23 (86:25); YC-MSUB #10 (89:47) Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Reed Christy; Asst. Referee: Michelle Provan; Kevin Baldwin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Simon Fraser Uni 4, MSU Billings 1.

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MSUB men host 2 GNAC opponents this weekend October 28, 2014 With three games left on the 2014 schedule, the MSUB men will host GNAC opponents Saint Martin’s and Seattle Pacific this weekend.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Continuing Great Northwest Athletic Conference play this weekend, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team will host Saint Martin’s on Thursday and nationally-ranked Seattle Pacific on Saturday at Yellowjacket Field.

Saint Martin’s sits at 3-12-0 this season overall and is in seventh place in the GNAC with a mark of 3-8-0 in conference play. SMU defeated South Dakota Mines last Saturday to snap a 7-game losing skid.

The Falcons, which are unbeaten this season at 14-0-1 and ranked No. 3 in the latest National Soccer Coaches Association of America top-25, have won a program-best 13 games in-a-row and currently occupy the top spot in the conference standings with 33 points.

Thursday’s game against Saint Martin’s is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. as the first game in a doubleheader with the MSUB women’s soccer team. Saturday’s match against Seattle Pacific will begin at 2 p.m. Both games will feature live video and statistics, available via www.msubsports.com.

The Yellowjackets are currently tied for fourth place in the GNAC standings at 5-5-1 in conference action, and the team is 5-7-3 overall on the season. MSUB has dropped three matches in-a-row, after falling to Western Washington 2-1 and Simon Fraser 3-1 at home last week. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 91

Colin Ralston scored the lone goal in MSUB’s loss to the Clan, pushing his season total to six to tie with Thorge Jess for the team lead. The sophomore has also provided an assist on the season, netting him 13 points in his first year in the program after transferring from Olympic College.

Jess continues to lead the team in scoring, despite going without a goal in the team’s last four games. His last goal counted as the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the Saints in Lacey, Wash., on Oct. 11.

Rhys Lambert worked his way up the stat sheet, with an extraordinary header goal against WWU last week that gave MSUB a 1-0 first-half lead. Lambert ran onto a cross by Sam Butterworth, finishing a shot with his head inside the far post in the 17th minute of the match. It was Lambert’s fourth goal of the season, and his one assist gives him nine total points in his first year as a Yellowjacket.

The assist for Butterworth on the play was his fourth of the season, with his fifth coming on Ralston’s goal directly off of a throw-in. The total of five ties him with senior captain Kyle Emerick for the team lead. Butterworth has started 13 games and logged more than 1,100 minutes as a defender for MSUB this season, while pushing forward to take 12 shots as well.

Julian Toenges has emerged as a key player for MSUB, eating up significant minutes as an outside mid and consistently creating scoring chances for the ‘Jackets. He has started each of the Yellowjackets’ last six matches, and has played in 12 total games during his first season at MSUB. David Loeung and Niklas Schregel have contributed heavily as well, with three goals and two assists combined. The two are the only field players for MSUB who have seen action in every game of the season.

Junior Sam Butterworth.

Defensively, Cameron Lee, Matt Brink and Tom Saltwell have helped anchor the back line for the ‘Jackets, each having started 13 contests. Emerick has also started 13 games in the midfield.

In goal, sophomore Tom Lohmann has played every minute of the season while making a GNAC-high 67 saves.

Lohmann was tested heavily against Simon Fraser, coming up with nine saves while facing 20 total shots and 13 on target.

Jesper Fries has had a recent impact for MSUB also, as he has started the last two games and has played in 10 total after beginning the season on the bench with an injury.

As a team, MSUB has narrowly been outscored this season 24-21, allowing 207 shots while taking 194. The Yellowjackets are nearly even in corner kicks, having won 81 while giving up 80. Jess’s 14 points are the seventh-most in the conference, and he and Ralston are tied for seventh in total goals among GNAC leaders.

Emerick and Butterworth are tied for fifth in the GNAC with five assists apiece, and their average of 0.38 per game is fifth as well. Lohmann’s save percentage of .736 is the fourth-best mark across the conference, and his 4.47 saves per game is the third-highest total.

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Thursday, October 30 – 1 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field Saint Martin’s University Saints 2014 Record: 3-12-0, 3-8-0 GNAC Head Coach: Rob Walker, 8th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 5th (5-11-2, 5-7-2 GNAC) Saint Martin’s scored the first four goals of the match in a big 5-2 result over South Dakota Mines last Saturday, and Tody Tolo and Perry McNamar each had a pair of goals.

The win snapped the Saints’ 7-game dry spell, during which the team was outscored 22-4 and lost every game by at least two goals including three shutout losses.

Tolo’s two goals against the Hardrockers pushed his season total to six which leads the team, and Kyle Witzel and McNamar are next down the list with three apiece. Jake Zimmer and Matt Beaulaurier have been the top facilitators for the Saints this year, each having provided three assists.

Max Harvey and Luke Chouinard have each started all 15 games for head coach Rob Walker, and are two of five field players to have logged more than 1,000 minutes.

Senior goalkeeper JJ Olson has been the starter between the pipes this season, but junior transfer Nick Rosato has seen action in five matches as well, starting three. Olson has totaled 57 saves on the season, starting 12 games and logging more than 1,000 minutes.

As a team SMU has been outscored 43-19 this season, allowing 255 shots while taking just 147. The Saints have given up 83 corner kicks and won 68.

Last Game: The Yellowjackets conceded an early goal as McNamar scored just seven minutes into the match. Despite being on the road, MSUB rallied to equalize in the 63rd minute on a goal by Ralston and took home three points when Jess found the game-winner in the 80th minute on an assist by Lohmann.

The Series: MSUB has now won two games in-a-row against SMU after the 2-1 comeback result on Oct. 11.

Overall the series tilts towards MSUB’s favor at 9-5-1, and the ‘Jackets are 4-2-1 at Yellowjacket Field against the Washington opponent. MSUB will look to sweep the season series over the Saints for the first time since the 2012 season, when the ‘Jackets won 3-0 in Billings on Sept. 20 and 3-1 in Lacey, Wash., on Oct. 13.

Saturday, November 1 – 2 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field No. 3 Seattle Pacific University Falcons 2014 Record: 14-0-1, 11-0-0 GNAC Head Coach: Mark Collings, 6th season 2013 GNAC Finish: 2nd (12-4-3, 10-1-3 GNAC – NCAA Regional 1st Round) Appearing in the NSCAA rankings at No. 3, SPU defeated the University of Mary and South Dakota Mines last week. The Falcons took apart the Hardrockers, as Stephen MacDonald scored twice in the opening three minutes in the eventual 6-0 result.

The margin against Mary on Saturday was much closer at 1-0, but the game was shortened after a power outage at SPU’s home Interbay Stadium. After a delay of more than 90 minutes, the game was called in the 81st minute as power could not be restored.

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The win pushed SPU’s program-record winning streak to 13-straight, as the team’s only non-win was a 1-1 double-overtime draw against Chico State on Sept. 6 in California.

MacDonald leads the team with nine goals and has scored six in his last four outings. His six assists also lead the team, and his 24 points rank second in the conference.

Jordan Thompson has totaled five goals on the season for SPU, and Sean Russell has added four and a pair of assists.

SPU has outscored its opponents 34-7 on the season, and has come up with assists on 30 of its goals. Danny Olivas (5) and Jordan Kollars (4) are close behind MacDonald in the assists category.

Defensively, SPU has been anchored by Jeffrey Collings, Evan Robicheau, Davis Karaica and Bryson Pavel, who have all logged more than 1,200 minutes. Ian Adams and Chaz Jenkins have seen significant time as well, starting 14 and 13 games, respectively.

In goal, reigning first team all-conference selection Cody Lang has started 13 matches and made 25 saves on the season for a percentage of .806. He has given up just six goals for a goals-against average of 0.48, and his eight shutouts lead the conference.

Last Game: The Yellowjackets took command with a goal from Jess in the 24th minute, and held the lead until a 58th-minute tally by Thompson. Just as the game appeared to be headed to overtime, SPU sneaked in an own goal in the 88th minute to shock the ‘Jackets and collect a 2-1 comeback victory on Oct. 9 at Interbay Stadium.

The Series: MSUB is now 3-13-4 against SPU all time, and the Falcons have won the last four games between the two teams.

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Bryson finds home with Yellowjacket men’s soccer October 30, 2014 After attending Pacific University out of high school, Montana City, Mont., native Grady Bryson transferred to MSUB last year and has fit in with the Yellowjackets’ men’s soccer team.

MSUB SPORTS – When Grady Bryson was in eighth grade, he traveled to Las Vegas with his club soccer team for a regional tournament. The opportunity to travel away from home to play the game he loved captivated Bryson, and it was this tournament and club team in particular that marked the realization that soccer had become his true passion.

“Soccer hadn’t really entered the equation yet for me,” Bryson said regarding the time leading up to the trip in eighth grade. “My coach Paul Patterson pulled me aside and asked me what I was planning to do for high school.

He told me he saw a real future for me in soccer and that I had a lot of potential.”

Bryson grew up in Montana City, Mont., where he developed skill in both soccer and football as a kid. When the time came to make a high school decision, Bryson had numerous factors weighing on his mind. “I had to choose between Boulder, Capital or Helena High,” Bryson said. “For a long time I thought about which football team I wanted to play for and where my friends were going to go.”

In the end, it was the Las Vegas tournament that swayed Bryson’s decision away from American football as he elected to pursue soccer at Helena High. It didn’t take long for Bryson to realize his potential to continue his playing career past the high school level, as the decision to play soccer instead of football paid immediate dividends.

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“There wasn’t any question in my mind that I wanted to keep playing competitively as long as I could,” Bryson said. “The college search kind of came up quickly, and coming from Montana you have to really recruit yourself to coaches. I ended up finding a place where I thought I would be happy, and I met a lot of good people there.”

Bryson packed his bags for the West Coast, heading to Forest Grove, Ore., to play for Pacific University of the NCAA Division III Northwest Conference. The idea of changing scenery influenced Bryson during his initial college search, but after two seasons in the program he decided to return closer to home.

“I liked the team a lot (at Pacific) but it just wasn’t quite the right fit,” Bryson remembered. “I looked for a different school and that’s how I ended up here.”

Part of Bryson’s decision to make the switch hinged on his ambition to see if he could play soccer at the next level and move up to Division II. A former high school teammate encouraged him to come to an MSUB ID camp, and in March of 2013 Bryson impressed the Yellowjacket coaching staff enough to garner an offer.

“Grady is a player that I greatly respect because he transferred from Pacific and took a chance by coming here,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “He came to one of our ID camps, did well enough, and we signed him.”

“I liked what I saw of the program when I first came here, and being closer to home has been a big perk,” Bryson said regarding the transition. “My parents have come to all of our games this season, even when we are on the road.”

While Bryson faced uncertainty as his high school career wound down, he cited inspiration from his coach that encouraged him to never stop aspiring to be the best player he could be. “My high school coach Carl Straub really developed me as a person and as a teammate,” Bryson said. “I definitely learned a lot under him, and he was the only coach I had for consecutive years growing up. He always encouraged me and my teammates to pursue our playing careers as far as we could go.”

Bryson helped Helena High to the 2010 state championship title, a moment that stands out as one of the finest in his playing career. Comparing a more recent victory to his top achievement from his prep career, Bryson recognized a 2-1 win over Western Washington this season. “We were long overdue for a victory against Western Washington, and playing that game in front of more than twelve hundred people was really rewarding,” Bryson said. “We had played so well in previous games but had lost to them numerous times. This year it was nice to get the win, it was really satisfying.”

While Bryson hasn’t stolen headlines as a starter at MSUB, he plays a crucial role as a midfielder off of the bench for Balog’s program. Most importantly however, it is the value Bryson makes out of his minutes on the field that elevate him and display his highest abilities.

“Grady is a player who has a very accurate idea of where he is on our team,” Balog said. “Without settling for the time he gets or ever being content, he never stops asking how he can improve and become a better soccer player. What I like about that is he understands where we are as a team, and that is rare for a guy even in his senior season.”

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Being a member of the MSUB squad has helped Bryson open his eyes and gain a more global perspective regarding the game, as this year’s team features players from 11 different countries. “It has definitely been great talking about the sport with the foreign players, because they’ve grown up understanding the game at a much quicker rate than I did,” Bryson said. “I never really watched soccer growing up, because it was always football or baseball on TV.” The diverse culture at MSUB has helped shape Bryson’s view of the game, but at the same time he draws inspiration from the most domestic of his teammates. “I played against Kyle and Matt growing up, and I have known them for a long time,” Bryson said regarding fellow seniors Kyle Emerick and Matt Brink who are from Billings.

“We didn’t play against each other in high school, but in club soccer Kyle and I went head-to-head because he was a right forward and I was a left back. He and Matt have both been awesome and we have grown pretty close over the last year and a half. It has been nice having them as two of the leading figures on the team and having been here for four years.”

“I am glad that Grady is another one of our seniors who is from Montana, because he knows exactly what it means to represent the state and do as well as he can,” Balog said. “When we go on trips outside of the state, it is important to him that we represent Montana properly. He has the pride of representing MSUB in everything that he does, and he is someone that I have very much appreciated having on our team.”

Just as Bryson has dedicated himself to the men’s soccer program and to MSUB as a whole, he is thankful for the opportunity he received in becoming a Yellowjacket and is grateful for what the experience has taught him.

“One of the main reasons I came here is because Alex wanted to coach the style of soccer that I wanted to play,” Bryson said. “This year we have seen that be adopted by the team, and we are passing the ball around really well.

The experience has also opened me up to the world community, and there are so many international people here, not just players on the team.”

Graduating from eighth grade with a mere 40 people in his class, Bryson’s friendships now extend to corners of the globe he never imagined he would connect to. “It has been nice getting to know people from all over, especially people who aren’t even on the team,” Bryson said. “There are a lot of different countries represented at this school, and it is nice making friends with all of them and hearing what they have to say.”

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While Bryson’s initial stay in Oregon was temporary, he enjoyed his time there and foresees a potential relocation out west after his time at MSUB. Bryson commented on the rich, thriving soccer cultures in Portland and Seattle as the type of environment he’d like to embed himself within, as he gets set to pursue his dream of coaching upon the completion of his playing career.

“Billings has been a great place for me, but I never saw myself coming here out of high school,” Bryson said. “I really liked Oregon and I could definitely see myself living in the Portland or Seattle area in the next five years.”

As his career winds down, his journey throughout the world of soccer has just begun. In less than two years at MSUB Bryson has developed an international perspective of the game, and learned what it truly means for a team to come together and play as one. The fact that he has limitless inspiration to nourish his understanding of the game into a coaching career will undoubtedly carry him towards success in his life after college. More than likely, his path will point the same way it did after high school, with an open door and his next life experience beckoning.

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Match 16: October 30, 2014 Saint Martin’s 0 | 2 MSU Billings

Lambert’s header goal, Jess’s late finish give MSUB 2-0 win over Saint Martin’s October 30, 2014 Rhys Lambert heads home a goal early in the second half, and Thorge Jess scores in the 90th minute to give MSUB a 2-0 win over Saint Martin’s Thursday afternoon.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Rhys Lambert finished a header goal on a great cross by Sam Butterworth in the 50th minute, and Thorge Jess scored in the final minute to give the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team a 2-0 shutout victory over Great Northwest Athletic Conference opponent Saint Martin’s Thursday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

The Yellowjackets snapped a three-game losing skid with the victory, moving their 2014 record to 6-7-3 overall and 6-5-1 in GNAC play. “I’m very proud of our team today,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “We were in a hole, and we are digging ourselves out of it. We didn’t play our best first half, but we kept working hard and it paid off with two great goals.”

MSUB was outshot in the game 14-12, but the ‘Jackets placed six of their shots on frame compared to five by the Saints. Each team won six corner kicks on the match, and MSUB goalkeeper Tom Lohmann recorded five saves.

Nick Rosato had four stops for SMU between the posts, as the Saints fell to 3-13 overall and 3-9 in conference play this season.

“Our back line also did its part with a long overdue confident defensive performance and subsequent clean sheet as a result,” Balog said regarding the team’s third shutout of the season.

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Butterworth came inches away from finding the net in the 32nd minute, curling a right-footed shot from the top of the box just over the crossbar towards the far post.

SMU won its sixth corner of the half with 10 minutes remaining, and Lohmann came off of his line and punched the cross clear of the box as he was fouled.

Winning a free kick just outside the box on the right side of the field, MSUB earned a golden opportunity inside of eight minutes remaining. Butterworth played a great square cross to an oncoming Andreas Moreano-Enriquez, whose one-time shot on goal was saved by Rosato with a dive.

A loose ball that bounced around the box resulted in a hand ball by the Saints, giving MSUB a penalty kick with three minutes to go in the first. Colin Ralston placed a low shot on target, but Rosato read the ball and deflected it out of bounds to prevent a goal directly before halftime.

MSUB took off in the second half, winning a free kick from 40 yards away from the goal. Butterworth served in a lofty cross, and Lambert was there with his head to finish the ball inside of the far post to make the score 1-0.

SMU nearly equalized with 17 minutes left, as a line-drive strike by Perry McSenior Andres Moreano-Enriquez.

Namar pierced the outside of the side netting towards the near post.

The Yellowjackets maintained composure during a physical second half, keeping enough possession to prevent a serious scoring threat by SMU into the closing minutes.

Tody Tolo nearly finished a shot on a run into the box with nine minutes left, but the offside flag was raised before his strike rolled just wide of the far post.

With less than a minute remaining, SMU earned a free kick in a dangerous location from 40 yards out on the left side. Lohmann came out on the play and collected the ball in the air with a strong leap.

A few seconds later, MSUB sealed the match as Julian Toenges played in a great cross and Jess finished his teambest seventh goal of the season from five yards out.

“Today’s overall performance gives us confidence and will allow us to go into Saturday’s game with a good feeling,” Balog finished.

AHEAD: The Yellowjackets welcome Seattle Pacific, the No. 2 team in the NCAA on Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff time at Yellowjacket Field.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Saint Martin's vs MSU Billings (10/30/14 at Billings, MT) Saint Martin's (3-13-0, 3-9-0 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (6-7-3, 6-5-1 GNAC) Date: 10/30/14 • Attendance: 75 Weather: Clear Skies, 60 Degrees

Goals by period Saint Martin's MSU Billings

Saint Martin's

MSU Billings

Player Rosato,Nick Zimmer,Jake Strawn,Kaleb Tolo,Tody Caro,Rene Meyer,Brandon Chouinard,Luke Beaulaurier,Matt Harvey,Max Kohn,McKray Teipel,Tim -- Substitutes -8 McNamar,Perry 13 Talen,Trevor 19 Witzel,Kyle 29 Yon,Austin Totals

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 90 3 - - - - 45 - - - - 90 1 1 - - - 71 2 1 - - - 83 1 - - - - 84 - - - - 90 1 - - - - 90 - - - - 81 2 1 - - - 58 1 1 - - - 83

Po # gk 18 2 5 9 10 12 14 15 22 25 31

# 18

2 1 14

Goalkeepers Rosato,Nick

1 5

0

- - - - 0 15

Min GA Saves 90:00 2 4

Po # gk 1 2 4 7 12 15 20 22 28 29 30

45 32 19 30

5 6 8 9 14 16 18 19 24

# 1

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Schregel,Nicklas Butterworth,Sam Paez,Jorge Lempka,Zach Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian Loeung,David -- Substitutes -Bryson,Grady Ralston,Colin Kavanagh,Daragh Jess,Thorge Witty,Wyatt Williams,Eli Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Nuernberger,Strom Totals

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

Shots by period Saint Martin's MSU Billings

1 7 6

2 7 6

Total 14 12

Saves by period Saint Martin's MSU Billings

Corner kicks Saint Martin's MSU Billings

1 6 2

2 0 4

Total 6 6

Fouls Saint Martin's MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

1 0 0

No.

1.

Time Team 49:42 MSUB

Goal scorer Lambert,Rhys (4)

Assist Butterworth,Sam

2.

89:38 MSUB

Jess,Thorge (7)

Toenges,Julian

2 0 2

Total 0 2

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 90 1 1 - - - 90 - - - - 51 4 1 - 1 - 88 1 - - - - 42 - - - - 10 - - - - 21 - - - - 90 3 1 1 - - 85 - - 1 - 85 - - - - 62 1 1 1 12

1 1 1 6

1 2

- - - - - - - - - 2 22

8 36 5 33 5 2 69 39 80

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 5 1 2 2

2 2 3

Total 4 5

1 9 10

2 6 12

Total 15 22

Description

28 Header into far post directly off of 40kick by 7 Header goal from 6 out off of a cross by 2 right corner

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #15 (7:47); YC-SMU #12 (41:41); YC-MSUB #7 (44:36); YC-MSUB #28 (48:44); YC-MSUB #30 (66:41); YC-MSUB #4 (85:22); YC-MSUB #29 (89:04); YC-SMU #5 (89:38) Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Shahram Danbeli; Asst. Referee: Kurt Grabow; Tom Maack; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Saint Martin's 4, MSU Billings 4.

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Match 17: November 1, 2014 Seattle Pacific 1 | 0 MSU Billings

No. 2 Seattle Pacific earns narrow 1-0 win over MSUB men November 1, 2014 A goal in the 65th minute by Sean Russell is the determining factor in a 1-0 win for Seattle Pacific over MSUB on Saturday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Squaring off against the number two team in the NCAA Division II, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team dropped a tight match 1-0 to Seattle Pacific in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

Sean Russell netted the game’s only goal in the 65th minute, and SPU held the lead through the closing minutes to improve to 15-1-1 overall and 12-1-1 in GNAC play.

The Yellowjackets (6-8-3, 6-6-1 GNAC) took eight shots compared to 12 by SPU. The ‘Jackets allowed just two shots on goal, while goalkeeper Tom Lohmann made one save on the match.

MSUB’s best chance for a goal came at the beginning of the second half, as a free kick by Rhys Lambert from just outside the 18-yard box required a diving save by SPU keeper Cody Lang as it was curling towards the back of the net.

The Yellowjackets held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks, and Lambert led all players with four shots on the match.

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Danny Olivas had the first opportunity of the match for SPU, firing a laser-like shot from 25 yards out that missed high by only a couple of feet midway through the first half.

The ‘Jackets earned a golden opportunity just three minutes into the second half, as a foul by SPU right outside of the box set up a direct free kick. Lambert curled a strong shot around the wall on target, and only a full-length diving save prevented the first goal of the match.

The Falcons created several dangerous chances several minutes later, winning their first corner kick of the match six minutes into the second. An ensuing shot by Russell came from just 16 yards out, but it cleared the crossbar as it missed high.

Streaking forward onto a through ball with 10 minutes gone in the second, Russell placed a shot on frame that nicked the outside of the near post before rolling out of bounds.

Keeping the pressure on, Ian Adams had a left-footed shot placed on goal but Lohmann came up with a big kick save before it passed the near post. Olivas had another clean look less than a minute later, his strike rolling inches wide of the far post.

A breakthrough came when Stephen MacDonald and Olivas combined quickly and played a through ball into the box. Russell took a touch and placed a strong, low shot just under the reach of Lohmann who tipped the ball before it made it into the net.

The Falcons held the upper hand throughout the second offensively, but MSUB defended well and refused to concede a second goal. The ‘Jackets created a few scoring chances down the final stretch, but a corner kick in the closing minute of the match was cleared out of the box.

NEXT UP: The Yellowjackets take on Northwest Nazarene in their final match of the season next Saturday at Yellowjacket Field at 2 p.m. MSUB will honor its five graduating players on Senior Day before the match.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook #2 Seattle Pacific vs MSU Billings (11/01/14 at Billings, MT) Seattle Pacific (15-1-1, 12-1-1 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (6-8-3, 6-6-1 GNAC) Date: 11/01/14 • Attendance: 100 Weather: Partly Cloudy, 59 Degrees

Goals by period Seattle Pacific MSU Billings

Seattle Pacific

MSU Billings

Player Lang,Cody Pavel,Bryson Olivas,Danny Collings,Jeffrey MacDonald,Stephen Russell,Sean Karaica,Davis Robicheau,Evan Adams,Ian Kollars,Jordan Jenkins,Chaz -- Substitutes -2 White,Julian 4 dePinna,Keenan 6 Tsuchiya,Mori 9 Thompson,Jordan 18 Merchant,Matt 21 Kellum,Gabe 25 Cayetano,Jess Totals

Po # gk 1 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 20 23 32

# 1

Goalkeepers Lang,Cody

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 90 - - - - 90 3 - - 1 - 64 - - - - 90 2 - - 1 - 58 4 1 1 - - 67 - - - - 90 - - - - 90 2 1 - - - 90 - - - - 54 1 - - - - 82 12

2

1

- - - - - - - 2 14

Po # gk 1 2 6 7 18 19 22 24 28 29 30

36 13 10 31 28 0 8

9 10 12 15 21

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 1

# 1

1 0 0

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Ralston,Colin Butterworth,Sam Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Lee,Cameron Nuernberger,Strom Lambert,Rhys Toenges,Julian Loeung,David -- Substitutes -Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Paez,Jorge Lempka,Zach Perez,Fernando Totals

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom

2 1 0

Total 1 0

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 90 - - - - 90 1 - - - - 43 2 - - - - 81 - - - - 90 - - - - 64 - - - - 90 - - - - 84 4 1 - - - 83 1 - - - - 73 - - - - 73 8

1

0

1 1 5

2 11 3

Total 12 8

Saves by period Seattle Pacific MSU Billings

1 0 0

2 1 1

Total 1 1

Corner kicks Seattle Pacific MSU Billings

1 0 2

2 2 5

Total 2 7

Fouls Seattle Pacific MSU Billings

1 8 6

2 6 5

Total 14 11

No.

1.

Time Team 64:37 SPU

Goal scorer Russell,Sean (5)

Assist MacDonald,Stephen Olivas,Danny

53 17 17 9 33

Min GA Saves 90:00 1 1

Shots by period Seattle Pacific MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

- - - - - 0 11

Description

12 & 10 combined for a through ball, 14 fi past keeper from 16

Cautions and ejections: YC-SPU #16 (30:34); YC-SPU #15 (47:56); YC-MSUB #28 (48:26) Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Shahram Danbeli; Asst. Referee: Mike Woodring; Larry Martin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Seattle Pacific 3, MSU Billings 0.

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Brink labeled GNAC defensive Player of the Week November 3, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. – Playing lock-down defense all season long for the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team, senior captain Matt Brink was rewarded for his efforts last week by being named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference defensive Player of the Week announced by the conference office Monday.

“We are very proud of Matt for bringing home this award,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “Matt has worked very hard for this program for four years and for him to get this recognition is a great achievement.”

Brink contributed to MSUB’s 2-0 shutout victory over Saint Martin’s last week, and helped the Yellowjackets hold No. 2 Seattle Pacific to just two shots on goal in a narrow 1-0 defeat on Saturday. Brink played the full 90 minutes in both matches.

Overall on the season, Brink has been a fixture defensively, starting 15 games and logging a team-high 1,413 minutes among field players.

“During both games last week, and throughout the season, he has made runs up and down the line and helped our defense go from 32 goals allowed to 25 in his senior year,” Balog said. “It is a very well-deserved award for him and I hope he uses this as motivation for his last game on Saturday.”

Earning honorable mention Player of the Week was Rhys Lambert, who scored the game-winning goal in the team’s victory over Saint Martin’s and has scored five goals this season.

“Rhys has been phenomenal for us all season long,” Balog said. “As a newcomer, he’s scored five goals and assisted on one from a midfield position. He has been an outstanding addition to our team in terms of performance but also in terms of personality.”

MSUB plays its final game of the 2014 season on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Northwest Nazarene at Yellowjacket Field.

Brink will be among the team’s seniors who are honored before the game in a ceremony for MSUB’s Senior Day.

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2 Yellowjackets earn GNAC soccer academic all-conference honors Two MSUB men earn GNAC soccer academic all-conference notoriety, as the top student-athletes from around the conference are recognized for on- and off-field performance.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Cameron Lee and Jesper Fries of the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team earned Great Northwest Athletic Conference academic all-conference honors announced by the GNAC office Wednesday.

Fries, a native of Horsens, Denmark, holds a 3.64 GPA in political science.

Hailing from Bloemfontein, South Africa, Lee is a 3.37 student majoring in communications. Lee was a repeat winner for MSUB, and serves as a team captain this season playing on the Yellowjackets’ back line.

“This award is a testament of Cameron’s and Jesper’s work ethic not only on the field but also off the field,” head men’s soccer coach Alex Balog said. “We are happy that they get recognized for the hard work they’ve put on in the classroom, and hope that the rest of our players use this as motivation to do just as well as them or even better.”

Eighty-five total GNAC student-athletes received academic all-conference honors in soccer, including 51 women and 34 men. Lee was one of 19 student-athletes who were repeat honorees for the award.

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MSUB men close season with Senior Day against NNU on Saturday November 5, 2014 With one more match on its 2014 schedule, the MSUB men’s soccer team will honor its seniors on Saturday in a Senior Day game against Northwest Nazarene at 2 p.m. on Yellowjacket Field.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Honoring its four seniors before Saturday’s game, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team will close its 2014 campaign against Great Northwest Athletic Conference opponent Northwest Nazarene on Senior Day at Yellowjacket Field with kickoff set for 2 p.m.

Kyle Emerick, Matt Brink, Andres Moreano-Enriquez and Grady Bryson will each be recognized before kickoff and celebrated for the contributions they have made to the MSUB program during their careers as Yellowjackets.

Saturday’s match will feature live video and statistics available via www.msubsports.com.

MSUB (6-8-3, 6-6-1 GNAC) lost to the Crusaders 2-0 in Nampa, Idaho on Sept. 20 during the first game of the season between the teams.

The Yellowjackets are being led this year by a trio of sophomores offensively, who have accounted for 18 of the team’s 23 goals. Thorge Jess leads the way with seven, and also has two assists for 16 points. Close behind is transfer Colin Ralston, who has found the net six times and added an assist for 13 points.

Leading the team with three game-winning goals, midfielder Rhys Lambert has scored five times overall and also has an assist to his name in 13 starts.

Earning significant minutes as a freshman, midfielder Niklas Schregel has started 13 matches while playing in 16 and has scored one goal this season. David Loeung and Jorge Paez have each found the net twice, with the former having played in all 17 matches. @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 107

Brink, Sam Butterworth, and Cameron Lee continue to anchor MSUB's back line, each with 15 starts and at least 1,200 minutes played. Butterworth leads the team with six assists on the season, and Emerick is close behind with five.

Brink was recently named GNAC defensive Player of the Week, after helping MSUB to a 2-0 shutout over Saint Martin's and holding No. 2 SPU to just two shots on target in a tough 1-0 loss. Also seeing time defensively has been Thomas Saltwell, who has started 14 games in the back for the 'Jackets.

Providing a spark offensively, Julian Toenges has turned in a pair of assists and has emerged into a regular starter for MSUB. Jesper Fries has also stepped up defensively, starting the last three matches and playing 12 overall after beginning the season on the shelf with an injury.

In goal, sophomore Tom Lohmann holds a 1.39 goals-against average while having played every minute of the season. He has made 73 saves on the year and has been credited with three shutouts.

Saturday, Nov. 8 – 2 p.m. – Yellowjacket Field – Senior Day Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders 2014 Record: 13-3-1, 10-2-1 GNAC Head Coach: Coe Michaelson 2013 GNAC Finish: 4th (5-7-5, 5-6-3 GNAC)

Sophomore Julian Toenges.

Riding momentum from a three-game winning streak, including a 1-0 win over No. 2 Seattle Pacific last week, Northwest Nazarene closes its regular season against MSUB on Saturday. The Crusaders are currently in second place in the GNAC standings with a record of 13-3-1 overall and 10-2-1 in conference play.

Leading the team and ranking second in goals in the GNAC is Erik Anderson, who has found the net 10 times this season. His five assists give him 25 total points, which ranks second in the conference.

Reigning GNAC Newcomer of the Year Fredy Razo is one goal behind Anderson with nine on the season, and has also turned in four assists for a point total of 22. Rene Duevel and Michael Mollay each have five goals for NNU, which has outscored opponents 34-12 overall.

Leading the team in assists is Julio Castillo, whose total of seven ranks second in the GNAC. The Crusaders have had at least one assist on every goal this season, with 37 total to lead the conference.

In goal, Alfredo E. Ontiveros has played all 17 games and holds a goals-against average of 0.65. He has made 69 saves on the season and has recorded eight shutouts. Ontiveros' save percentage of .863 is the top mark in the GNAC. As a team the 'Saders rank second in shots (251), and points (105) and third in goals (34) and goals per game (2.00). The team's 12 goals allowed is the second-lowest mark across the GNAC, and NNU has scored multiple goals in 11 of its 13 wins this season.

The Series: MSUB currently holds an all-time mark of 8-10-2 against NNU, including a mark of 1-3-2 at Yellowjacket Field. The Crusaders have gone undefeated in the last five meetings between the teams, dating back to a 4-3 overtime win by MSUB on Oct. 29, 2011 in Nampa.

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Moreano-Enriquez’s journey leads him to Yellowjacket men’s soccer November 7, 2014 With his parents traveling from his hometown of Quito, Ecuador to be with him on Senior Day, MSUB’s Andres Moreano-Enriquez will reflect on what has been an adventurous collegiate soccer career.

MSUB SPORTS – Upon arriving at the Montana State University Billings campus many student-athletes cite getting used to the high elevation as a significant adjustment. At more than 3,600 feet above sea level, the climate of the city alone can have an impact on athletes’ bodies and performance.

For some, like MSUB men’s soccer senior Andres Moreano-Enriquez however, the adjustment is just as extreme in the opposite direction. Hailing from Quito, Ecuador, Moreano-Enriquez grew up in the second-most populated city in the country and one of the most highly elevated at 9,350 feet above sea level. It is in the mountains and rainforest where Moreano-Enriquez crafted his skill as a soccer player, and partly why he has adapted well to life as a Yellowjacket at MSUB. Moreano-Enriquez grew up going to a Catholic school, and began playing soccer when he was six. “Soccer wise it was completely different over there than it is here, because you had to play in an academy,” Moreano-Enriquez said. “Not all of the players come from the same socioeconomic background, and it provided a chance for some really poor kids to be successful.”

Learning the game as a child under the guidance of his father, Bolivar, Moreano-Enriquez developed his skills on his dad’s team until he was 11 years old. “At that time, I joined the academy where my club team was back home,” Moreano-Enriquez said. “It was called Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito.” @MSUBMSoc | www.msubsports.com | 2014 Season Book | 109

If the drop in elevation from Quito to Billings is significant, then moving down to Los Angeles at 211 feet above sea level is downright drastic. That is where Moreano-Enriquez got his first taste of American culture, as he stayed with his brother, Jacob, for six months and began to learn English. Soccer was also on his radar as an 18-year-old, as he competed in several tournaments during his time in the U.S. “When I was in California I became friends with one of the players there and he mentioned that one of his brothers was playing college soccer,” remembered Moreano-Enriquez. “He asked me if I was interested in playing for a school, I said yes, and I sent a video of myself playing to some schools.”

While Moreano-Enriquez figured to be a Division I or II-level player, there was a time earlier on in his career where he may have had the chance to take a step towards playing professionally. When he was 16, he was promoted from the U16 academy up to the U20 level, which essentially represented the reserve players for a professional team.

“I broke my ankle when I was 16, going into a tackle against a professional player,” Moreano-Enriquez said.

“When I recovered from that I was never the same player, and after a year and a half I lost my spot on that team.”

Not surprisingly, Moreano-Enriquez faced a significant amount of doubt regarding his chances of returning to the pitch to play again. “At that point I thought that soccer was over for me,” he said. “But I still had a love for the sport. My parents helped me recover a lot, and stories from soccer players around the world inspired me. Martin Palermo was an example of an Argentinian who had six or seven serious injuries during his career, but he always came back and scored goals afterwards.”

Gaining traction with several college teams in the United States, Moreano-Enriquez felt his soccer career be revitalized as he stuck with it through the injury. After spending the first few seasons of his collegiate career at two different schools, he felt that a change was in order as he began to broaden his scope.

“I was online looking at transferring, and on a recruiting website I saw that MSUB was looking for a center midfielder,” Moreano-Enriquez said. “I contacted Alex (Balog), sent him a video of me playing, and I decided to come over here to play.”

“Andres came to America having played at a high level in Ecuador, and his college career has been anything but regular,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “He has had to wait a long time for a chance to play but he has never given up. He has kept grinding and kept working, and what he has brought to practice for us even in the middle of the season with limited minutes has been very impressive.”

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Playing in eight games and starting two so far this season, Moreano-Enriquez has proven his value to the team and earned his stripes as a captain through the example he sets as a player. “Last season we only had three wins and we were ready to increase that amount this year,” said Moreano-Enriquez. “I think the main reason we have been able to do that is because we have so many good players and we have learned how to play together.”

While the ‘Jackets have doubled their win total from a season ago, the development Moreano-Enriquez has experienced extends much further beyond the soccer field. “One of the things I really learned how to do is socialize with different cultures,” Moreano-Enriquez said regarding playing for a team with members from 11 different countries. “I have learned how to love different aspects of all of my teammates, and all of their different personalities. Also, I have become a bit more disciplined here, as Alex is strict with time management. I wasn’t used to that before, but being here with him has brought me that discipline.”

“Andres has put himself into the picture for minutes, and he will start against NNU on Saturday as a senior captain for us,” Balog said. “He has shown the younger players to never give up, and that is what senior leadership is all about. If you keep working hard and bring quality, you’ll be rewarded for it.”

Considering his ability to consistently adapt to new environments, the fact that Moreano-Enriquez has had to learn how to incorporate his style of play with the rest of the players on the team has been a fairly smooth transition to make. “It’s a really nice experience because you really learn a lot from all of the different players on the team,” said Moreano-Enriquez. “We all come from different countries and environments, but we really are one big family. That is what is most enjoyable and what makes playing together easy.”

The senior cited several of his current teammates as people he has grown close to and who he has seen grow into role models among the team. “Last year Thorge Jess was my roommate and we became really close, and this year Jesper Fries is my roommate,” Moreano-Enriquez said. “Cameron Lee is the type of guy who brings everyone on the team together.”

“One of the reasons I would have liked to have had Andres for four years is because he really buys into what we are trying to do as a team and our philosophy,” Balog said.

“He cares about his teammates and about the program. Also he is a guy who is a true student of the game, and he is always thinking about how we can get better.”

As Moreano-Enriquez’s playing career wraps up in MSUB’s final game against NNU on Saturday, he would like to remain involved with the game while he continues his education. Currently completing his undergraduate degree in health and human performance, Moreano-Enriquez plans to remain in the U.S. to pursue a master’s degree. “My plan is to get my master’s here but I’m not sure exactly where yet,” Moreano-Enriquez said. “I’d like to look at biomechanics, because with that degree there are lots of ways to stay involved with sports.”

With one more game to play, Moreano-Enriquez will be honored before Saturday’s kickoff along with fellow graduating seniors Matt Brink, Grady Bryson and Kyle Emerick. With his father Bolivar Moreano and mother Grace Enriquez making the journey from Ecuador to stand by his side during the pregame ceremony, Moreano-Enriquez will undoubtedly close his career with a smile on his face.

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Match 18: November 8, 2014 Northwest Nazarene 3 | 0 MSU Billings

MSUB men fall 3-0 to Northwest Nazarene in season finale November 8, 2014 The MSUB men’s soccer team closes its season by honoring its four graduating seniors, and the Yellowjackets fell to Northwest Nazarene 3-0 at Yellowjacket Field.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Reigning Great Northwest Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year Fredy Razo scored three times for a hat trick, as the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team lost its final game of the season 3-0 to Northwest Nazarene Saturday afternoon at Yellowjacket Field.

Prior to the game, MSUB honored its four graduating seniors before the game, presenting Kyle Emerick, Matt Brink, Grady Bryson and Andres Moreano-Enriquez with plaques commemorating their dedication and contributions to the Yellowjacket soccer program.

“We have to thank our seniors for their loyal service to the program over the span of their careers,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “We now need to look at ourselves and identify where, what, and how we can improve.

We are getting better, and the difference between this season and last season is massive. That being said, we have a long way to go.”

Razo upped his team-high goal tally to 12 on the season, as NNU improved to 14-3-1 overall and 10-2-1 in GNAC play. With the loss, MSUB finished its season with a record of 6-9-3 and 6-7-1 in conference action.

MSUB outshot NNU 9-7 on the match, but Crusader goalkeeper Ryan Foo came up with four saves on all of the Yellowjackets’ shots on target. Razo was the only player to take a shot for NNU, accounting for all seven of the team’s shots and all five of its shots on target.

It didn’t take long for the Crusaders to jump in front. Steven Garcia toed the ball into the box and Michael Mollay ran onto it as Lohmann came off of his line. Mollay redirected the ball with his heel through the six-yard box, and an oncoming Razo slid into the ball and knocked it into the net in the fifth minute.

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Rhys Lambert cracked MSUB’s first shot of the game a few minutes later, and it took a diving save from Foo to knock the ball out of bounds and prevent a goal.

Building its attack out of the back, the Crusaders pushed forward in the 14th minute. Garcia lifted a ball over MSUB’s back line with the outside of his right foot that was controlled by Razo. After beating a trio of Yellowjacket defenders into the box, he calmly rolled the ball into the back of the net inside the far post.

Again responding quickly, Julian Toenges found himself with the ball in the box and forced a point-blank save

by Foo. Brink collected the ball in the box several seconds later, and Foo again knocked down a powerful shot to keep the score at 2-0.

Playing with a strong wind at its back to open the second half, Razo scored his third goal of the game with 10 minutes gone out of the break. Marshall Hartley carried the ball into the left corner, curled in a cross, and Razo met it with his head from six yards out to beat new MSUB goalkeeper Joe Scott.

Razo nearly scored a fourth goal, as he gathered the ball from 12 yards out with an open net. Jesper Fries dashed to the goal line and knocked down the shot before it reached the goal.

NNU protected its lead well throughout the second half, minimizing MSUB’s chances towards goal. With less than 10 minutes remaining, the ‘Jackets earned a free kick just outside the 18-yard box. Emerick’s shot was on frame, but Foo held it to prevent a goal.

With less than three minutes remaining, the Yellowjackets’ four seniors were subbed out of the game drawing a standing ovation from the crowd in attendance.

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Soccer Box Score (Final) The Automated ScoreBook Northwest Nazarene vs MSU Billings (11/08/14 at Billings, MT) Northwest Nazarene (14-3-1, 11-2-1 GNAC) vs.

MSU Billings (6-9-3, 6-7-1 GNAC) Date: 11/08/14 • Attendance: 170 Weather: Clear Skies, 65 Degrees

Goals by period Northwest Nazarene MSU Billings

Northwest Nazarene

MSU Billings

Po # gk 1 3 8 9 10 13 14 17 21 23 31 5 6 12 18 19 22 25

# 1

Player Foo,Ryan Perez,Juan Mollay,Michael Garcia,Steven Razo,Fredy Broz,Luke Jenssen,Einar Davidson,Stephen Day,Daniel Hartley,Marshall Petzschke,Yannick -- Substitutes -Ward,Ian Field,Kevin Thomas,Austin Murphy,Nathan Raymond,Collin Leisten,Layne Gartrell,Kirk Totals

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 90 - - - - 45 - - 1 - 51 - - 1 - 71 7 5 3 - - 64 - - - - 84 - - - - 45 - - - - 72 - - - - 63 - - 1 - 76 - - - - 61 7

Goalkeepers Foo,Ryan

5

3

- - - - - - - 3 14

Min GA Saves 90:00 0 4

Po # gk 1 2 5 7 9 10 15 19 20 22 28

32 21 64 42 22 62 25

6 8 12 14 16 18 21 24 25 27 29 30

# 1 27 TM

1 2 0

Player Lohmann,Tom Brink,Matt Bryson,Grady Butterworth,Sam Jess,Thorge Emerick,Kyle Lempka,Zach Moreano,Andres Saltwell,Thomas Lee,Cameron Lambert,Rhys -- Substitutes -Ralston,Colin Kavanagh,Daragh Paez,Jorge Witty,Wyatt Williams,Eli Fries,Jesper Perez,Fernando Nuernberger,Strom Davis,Kyle Scott,Joe Toenges,Julian Loeung,David Totals

Goalkeepers Lohmann,Tom Scott,Joe TEAM

2 1 0

Total 3 0

Sh SO G A Fo Min - - - - 45 1 1 - - - 88 - - - - 35 3 - - - - 63 1 - - - - 46 1 1 - - - 24 - - - - 73 - - - - 35 - - - - 67 - - - - 68 1 1 - - - 59 1 1 9

1 4

0

1 2 4

2 5 5

Total 7 9

Saves by period Northwest Nazarene MSU Billings

1 3 0

2 1 2

Total 4 2

Corner kicks Northwest Nazarene MSU Billings

1 0 3

2 0 1

Total 0 4

Fouls Northwest Nazarene MSU Billings

1 6 10

2 8 7

Total 14 17

No.

1.

Time Team 4:29 NNU-M

Goal scorer Razo,Fredy (10)

Assist Mollay,Michael

2.

13:39 NNU-M

Razo,Fredy (11)

Garcia,Steven

3.

55:17 NNU-M

Razo,Fredy (12)

Hartley,Marshall

39 14 25 35 17 45 75 12 7 45 44 36

Min GA Saves 45:00 2 0 45:00 1 1 0:00 0 1

Shots by period Northwest Nazarene MSU Billings

Scoring summary:

- - - - - - - - - - - - 0 17

Description

Heel from 8 through six-yard box, sliding by 10 into goal.

Through ball by 9, 10 beat three into the finished far post Cross from left corner by 23, 10 headed i past keeper, 6 yards

Cautions and ejections: YC-MSUB #7 (25:56); YC-MSUB #6 (31:40); YC-NNU-M #3 (36:07); YC-MSUB #20 (74:26); YC-MSUB #19 (79:47); YC-MSUB #2 (85:58) Stadium: Yellowjacket Field Officials: Referee: Mike Woodring; Asst. Referee: Shawn O'Brien; Kevin Baldwin; Timekeeper: James Catlin; Scorer: Evan O'Kelly; Offsides: Northwest Nazarene 1, MSU Billings 1.

Official's signature

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4 Yellowjackets earn all-GNAC honors for men’s soccer November 10, 2014 Headed by sophomore Rhys Lambert who makes the all-GNAC second team, four total MSUB men’s soccer players earn all-conference recognition.

PORTLAND, Ore. – In his first year competing for the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team, sophomore Rhys Lambert earned second-team all-Great Northwest Athletic Conference honors announced by the conference office Monday.

Lambert was one of four Yellowjackets who earned all-conference notice, as Colin Ralston, Kyle Emerick and Sam Butterworth joined him as honorable mention all-GNAC selections.

“To come in from a different continent into a completely new surrounding and make an immediate impact on the team like Rhys did, is a fantastic achievement,” said MSUB head coach Alex Balog. “The fact that Rhys has gotten recognition from the other GNAC coaches shows that he is on the right track not only to becoming a dominant player in our conference, but also to becoming a true leader for our program.”

Lambert scored five goals and added an assist for 11 points this season, starting 14 matches and playing in 16.

The Gold Coast, Australia native led his team with three game-winning goals, and his 32 shots were the second-most on the squad this season.

Ralston was the second-leading scorer for MSUB this season, scoring six goals and bringing his point total to 13 with an assist as well. In his first year in the program, Ralston played in 16 matches, starting 11, and placed 10 of his 18 shots on target.

Butterworth led the team with six assists this year, consistently pushing forward from his defensive position to have an impact offensively. The junior started 16 matches and logged more than 1,300 minutes, and his 21 shots were tied for third-most on the team.

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“Colin, Kyle and Sam were also recognized for their seasons,” Balog said. “It is nice for Kyle to go out with an individual award and I hope that for Sam and Colin it is motivation to push for something more next season.”

Northwest Nazarene collected four of the conference’s major awards including Defensive Player of the Year Alfredo Ontiveros, Newcomer of the Year Julio Castillo, Freshman of the Year Yannick Petzschke, and co-Coach of the Year Coe Michaelson. Seattle Pacific head coach Mark Collings shared Coach of the Year honors with Michaelson, and Jovan Blagojevic of Simon Fraser University was unanimously selected as the GNAC Player of the Year.

Sophomore Colin Ralston.

Senior Kyle Emerick.

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Season Review: ‘Jacket men double win total from a season ago November 12, 2014 Displaying marked improvement during the 2014 season, the MSUB men’s soccer team doubles its win total from a year ago and competes with top conference opponents.

BILLINGS, Mont. – Doubling its total amount of wins and moving up one spot in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings this season, the Montana State University Billings men’s soccer team took a large step in the right direction during the 2014 season.

After landing in sixth place in the GNAC with a record of 3-10-5 and 3-7-4 in conference play a season ago, the Yellowjackets completed their 2014 campaign with a mark of 6-9-3 including 6-7-1 in conference action.

After a slow start to the season, the Yellowjackets turned heads with a loud road trip against top conference foes Simon Fraser and Western Washington. Trailing the Clan 3-1 in Burnaby, B.C., on Sept. 25, MSUB rallied behind two goals from Colin Ralston to complete a 3-3 double-overtime draw.

The comeback effort sparked a three-game winning streak, as MSUB toppled Western Washington 1-0 in Bellingham, Wash., two nights later. MSUB then returned home to defeat the University of Mary 2-1 and South Dakota Mines 2-0.

Overall the team was 3-5-1 at home and an even 3-3-1 on the road on the season. The ‘Jackets played five overtime matches on the season, all coming within the team’s first six games of the year. The Yellowjackets lost by more than one goal only three times, while winning a pair of their games by multiple goals.

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Second-year head coach Alex Balog benefitted from a diverse new cast of players, including the likes of second-team all-GNAC pick Rhys Lambert. The sophomore from Gold Coast, Australia scored five goals in his first season as a Yellowjacket and had a major impact as a midfielder starting 14 matches.

Another newcomer, Colin Ralston, earned honorable mention all-conference honors after tallying six goals in his first season while starting 11 matches as a forward. Returner Thorge Jess led the team with seven goals, and added a pair of assists to push his point total to 16.

The fact that all 23 of MSUB’s goals this season were scored by freshmen and sophomores is promising, in that Balog has the players to build on offensively for seasons to come. David Loeung was another sophomore newcomer who had an impact, as he played in all 18 matches and scored a pair of goals with an assist.

Freshman Jorge Paez found the net twice in his first season, and scored the fastest goal in MSUB history with a finish just 10 seconds into a match against Colorado Mesa on Sept. 14. Niklas Schregel, another freshman, was MSUB’s other goal scorer this season, as he scored and had an assist in 13 starts covering more than 1,100 minutes.

Defensively, the ‘Jackets relied on a solid group of returning veterans, and allowed four fewer goals as a unit than last year’s squad.

Along the back, Sam Butterworth, Matt Brink, and Cameron Lee each started 16 games and logged significant mileage with at least 1,300 minutes each. Butterworth earned honorable mention plaudits from the GNAC, after leading the team with six assists this season. His ability to push forward made him a true weapon out of the back, and the three-year starter will be an invaluable returner to the squad next season.

Lee, also in his third season as a starter, helped anchor the Yellowjackets’ back line in the center for more than 1,400 minutes. Sophomore Thomas Saltwell stepped up to start 15 games as a center back, filling a significant presence with his 6-foot-3 frame in the back.

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In his final season, senior Matt Brink logged 1,501 minutes defensively and has been a fixture for the Yellowjackets throughout his four seasons in the program.

Fellow Billings native Kyle Emerick, closed his career with five assists this season and earned honorable mention all-conference selection. Emerick finished No. 6 all-time in career assists with 12 total, and his career point total of 32 ranks No. 10 in Yellowjacket history.

In goal, sophomore Tom Lohmann started all 18 games and made 73 saves on the season. The German transfer totaled three shutouts on the year and held a goals-against average of 1.46.

Another German player who gained traction towards the end of the season was Julian Toenges, who emerged into a starter over the final eight games. The sophomore finished with two assists on the season, as he consistently created chances for the ‘Jackets as an outside wing.

As a defensive midfielder, senior Grady Bryson played in 15 matches while starting one in his final season for the ‘Jackets. Fellow senior Andres Moreano-Enriquez also contributed in the midfield, with three starts and nine overall matches played.

GNAC RANKS: As a team the Yellowjackets finished fourth in the conference in shots with 223, averaging 12.39 per game…MSUB ranked No. 6 in points (69), goals (23), goals per game (1.28) and assists (23), and was fifth in goals allowed (28) and goals-against average (1.47)…MSUB finished with a GNAC-third best 77 saves on the season, and the team’s three shutouts were fifth-best in the conference…the ‘Jackets were also third in corner kicks won with 98, an average of 5.44 per game.

RECORD BOOK: The Yellowjackets’ 23 assists this season were the sixth-most in program history…the team’s goals-against average of 1.47 was also the sixth-best mark in program history…Butterworth’s six assists were tied for ninth all-time in a single season…with 69 career games played Emerick finished his career tied for fourthmost all-time.

COACH BALOG: Among all-time MSUB coaches Balog is now No. 4 all-time with nine career wins in two seasons…he is three wins shy of the No. 3 spot and nine wins shy of tying the No. 2 mark…Dan McNally, who held the job for eight seasons from 2005-2012, holds the all-time wins mark at MSUB with 71 total.

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The Automated ScoreBook MSU Billings Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 10, 2014) All games RECORD: ALL GAMES CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Date

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Sep 05 Sep 07 9/12/14 9/14/14 Sep 20 Sep 25 Sep 27 10/02/14 10/04/14 Oct 09 Oct 11 Oct 16 Oct 18 10/23/14 10/24/14 10/30/14 11/01/14 11/08/14

Opponent vs Upper Iowa vs Illinois-Springfield COLORADO CHRISTIAN COLORADO MESA at Northwest Nazarene at Simon Fraser at Western Washington MARY SD MINES at Seattle Pacific at Saint Martin's at SD Mines at Mary WESTERN WASHINGTON SIMON FRASER UNI SAINT MARTIN'S #2 SEATTLE PACIFIC NORTHWEST NAZARENE

TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct.

Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct.

Shots/Game CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg

OVERALL 6-9-3 6-7-1 0-2-2

To2 Lot Lo2 To2 L To2 W W W L W W L L L W L L

Score 2-2 1-2 0-1 1-1 0-2 3-3 1-0 2-1 2-0 1-2 2-1 3-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 2-0 0-1 0-3

Att. 124 50 150 100 132 126 1179 50 200 221 125 67 293 75 75 75 100 170

MSUB

OPP

23-223 1.28 .103 98-223 .439 12.4 98 3-4

28-240 1.56 .117 105-240 .438 13.3 88 2-2

54 5

27 2

995 9/111 2/87

2143 7/306

HOME 3-5-1 3-4 0-1-1 ##

9 6 28 30 12 4 25 24 8 20 18 19 15 1 16 5 14 2 10 29 21 7 22

Player

Jess,Thorge Ralston,Colin Lambert,Rhys Loeung,David Paez,Jorge Schregel,Niklas Davis,Kyle Nuernberger,Strom Kavanagh,Daragh Saltwell,Thomas Fries,Jesper Moreano,Andres Lempka,Zach Lohmann,Tom Williams,Eli Bryson,Grady Witty,Wyatt Brink,Matt Emerick,Kyle Toenges,Julian Perez,Fernando Butterworth,Sam Lee,Cameron Total Opponents

Goalie 1 Lohmann,Tom 27 Scott,Joe ##

Total Opponents

AWAY 3-3-1 3-3-1 0-0

NEUTRAL 0-1-1 0-0 0-1-1

gp g a 17 7 2 16 6 1 16 5 1 18 2 1 16 2 0 16 1 1 10 0 0 14 0 1 12 0 0 15 0 0 13 0 0 9 0 0 14 0 1 18 0 2 6 0 0 15 0 0 10 0 0 16 0 0 15 0 5 15 0 2 13 0 0 16 0 6 16 0 0 18 23 23 18 28 24 GP 18 1 18 18

pts

sh sh% sog sog% gw pk-att

16 42 .167 17 13 18 .333 10 11 32 .156 13 5 15 .133 9 4 21 .095 8 3 7 .143 3 0 5 .000 3 1 2 .000 2 0 2 .000 2 0 4 .000 1 0 2 .000 1 0 1 .000 1 1 1 .000 0 2 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000 0 0 5 .000 2 0 5 .000 4 5 9 .000 4 2 10 .000 4 0 16 .000 6 6 21 .000 7 0 5 .000 1 69 223 .103 98 80 240 .117 105

Min. GA 1667:04 27 45:00 1 1712:04 28 1712:04 23

GAAvg Saves

1.46 2.00 1.47 1.21

73 1 77 75

Goals by Period MSU Billings Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

Total 23 28

Shots by Period MSU Billings Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

Total 223 240

Saves by Period MSU Billings Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

Total 77 75

Corners by Period MSU Billings Opponents

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

Total 98 88

1st

2nd

OT

OT2

Total 309 236

Fouls by Period MSU Billings Opponents

8 16

15 10

87 130 78 150 25 31 40 34

48 40 56 51

143 151 96 127

0 1 5 8 4 3 0 1 9 9

0 1 1 4 0 1 2 2

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6 4

.405 .556 .406 .600 .381 .429 .600

1.000 1.000

.250 .500

1.000

.000 .000 .000 .000 .400 .800 .444 .400 .375 .333 .200 .439 .438 Pct

.730 .500 .733 .765

2 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 9

W-L-T

5-5-1 0-0-0 5-5-1 5-5-2

2-2 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-4 2-2 Sho

3 0 3 4