Soccer Game Recap: Mount Marty University vs. Bethel (KS)

September 10, 2023

In a soccer match on September 10, 2023, Mount Marty University faced a formidable opponent in Bethel (KS), but Bethel emerged victorious with a dominant 5-0 win.Mount Marty is now 1-2 on the season. 

First Half: Bethel (KS) set the tone early in the game, with goals coming from Claire Hedlund (4:47), Ashley SaJous (11:34), and Katie Rose Friesen Birky (33:22). This strong offensive performance gave Bethel a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime.

Second Half: In the second half, Bethel (KS) continued to assert their dominance. Ashley SaJous scored her second goal of the match at 60:07, and Sydney Brown added another at 84:00. Mount Marty was unable to respond, and the match concluded with Bethel (KS) securing a convincing 5-0 victory.

Penalty Summary: Bethel (KS)'s Jazlyn Reese and Alessandra Lopez received yellow cards during the match, reflecting the physical nature of the game.

Shots and Saves: Bethel (KS) recorded a total of 17 shots with 10 on target, while Mount Marty managed only 3 shots with 2 on target. Mount Marty's goalkeeper, Kelsey Tabbert, made a commendable 11 saves to prevent further goals, but Bethel's attack proved relentless.

Corner Kicks and Fouls: Both teams earned a total of 2 corner kicks each. The game saw a total of 18 fouls, with Bethel (KS) committing 10 and Mount Marty committing 8.

Kelsey Tabbert (Goalkeeper): Kelsey Tabbert faced a total of 15 shots on goal and making 5 saves. 

Brenna Norris (Forward): Brenna Norris managed to get a shot on goal, showcasing her attacking presence. 

Tianna Bumbaca-Kuehl (Forward): Tianna Bumbaca-Kuehl had a shot on goal, demonstrating her role as an attacking option for Mount Marty.

Kamil Bennett (Forward): Kamil Bennett also had a shot on goal, showing her involvement in the attacking plays. 

Up Next 

The Lancers will play the Tigers of Doane on Wednesday September 13th. The men will play at 5:00 PM and the women will follow at approximately 7:30.