Mount Marty and Briar Cliff (IA) on September 24, 2023: Men's Game

In an intense soccer match, Briar Cliff (IA) faced off against Mount Marty, and it was a high-scoring affair. Briar Cliff got off to a strong start, with Pablo Garcia-Pola Coppen breaking the deadlock at 22:30 in the first half. Mount Marty quickly responded, with Sloan Tshilenge netting a goal assisted by Jason Chavez, leveling the score at 1-1.

The scoring continued in a back-and-forth fashion, showcasing both teams' offensive prowess. Antoni Llull plomer found the net for Briar Cliff, only to be matched by Zachary Hebda's strike for Mount Marty, keeping the score tied at 2-2. However, Briar Cliff pushed forward, with Antoni Llull plomer adding another goal to their tally just before halftime, making it 3-2.

In the second half, Briar Cliff came out strong, extending their lead with goals from Magnus Ammundsen and Andrew Buchanan. Despite the challenges, Mount Marty fought valiantly, with Cabot Cleland managing to find the back of the net, reducing the deficit to 6-3. However, Filip Peters sealed the victory for Briar Cliff with a final goal, securing a 7-3 victory.

The match saw notable performances from players like Antoni Llull plomer, who had a hat-trick for Briar Cliff, and Sloan Tshilenge and Zachary Hebda, who contributed to Mount Marty's offensive efforts. Mount Marty is now 1-4-3 overall and 0-2-1 in the GPAC. 

Game Recap: Briar Cliff (IA) vs. Mount Marty - September 24, 2023: Women's Game

In a decisive matchup between Briar Cliff (IA) and Mount Marty, Briar Cliff displayed their offensive prowess, securing a convincing 6-1 victory. From the first whistle, the Briar Cliff team showcased their determination to dominate the pitch.

Hannah Shuttleworth set the tone early, finding the net at 3:34 in the first half, giving Briar Cliff an early lead. Addison Frisch extended the lead with another goal at 9:27, displaying Briar Cliff's attacking capabilities. Gemma White continued the onslaught, scoring at 21:11, and Sydney Robbins furthered the lead, making it 4-0 at 41:59.

Mount Marty, undeterred, made a strong second-half push. Yanisa Hall showcased her skills, scoring a goal for Mount Marty at 59:13, displaying the team's resilience. However, Briar Cliff responded swiftly, with Hannah Shuttleworth netting her second goal at 71:57, and Tia Lisy adding another at 75:20.

The Briar Cliff offense was relentless, amassing a total of 22 shots, while Mount Marty managed 11 shots.

Mount Marty is now 1-6 overall and 0-4 in the GPAC.

Up Next

Mount Marty will host Northwestern College on September 27th. The men will play at 5 PM and the women will play at 7:15 PM.