The Mount Marty Lancers delivered a solid performance today, earning a dominant 3-0 win over McPherson College. This victory puts Mount Marty at 2-3-0 for the season, while McPherson remains searching for their first win at 0-3-0.

First Half:
The opening 45 minutes saw both teams battling hard but failing to convert their chances. McPherson led in shots with 8 compared to Mount Marty's 2, yet neither side could find the back of the net. Despite a few promising opportunities, both teams went into the break scoreless.

Second Half:
Mount Marty came out firing after the interval, showcasing their offensive abilities with three goals in the second half. The scoring spree began at the 47th minute when Gabe Cox found the net unassisted, giving the Lancers the lead.

The lead was doubled in the 66th minute when Dan Tibbett scored another unassisted goal, further cementing Mount Marty's lead. As the match neared its end, Jadon Brits added a final touch with a goal in the 85th minute, also unassisted, ensuring victory for the Lancers.

Mount Marty Player Highlights:

• Gabe Cox was instrumental in the win, scoring one goal and providing a constant threat to the McPherson defense.

• Dan Tibbett added to the tally with a crucial goal and was active throughout the game.

• Jadon Brits capped off the scoring with his late goal, rounding out a solid performance by the Lancers.

Goalkeeper Alessio Pirrello had a solid game for Mount Marty, making two saves and keeping a clean sheet. On the other side, Keito Takehara Jr. of McPherson recorded 4 saves but could not keep the Lancers from scoring. McPherson received a total of 5 yellow cards, while Mount Marty had 1 yellow card.

Key Stats:

• Shots: Mount Marty 7, McPherson 12

• Saves: Mount Marty 2, McPherson 1

• Corners: Mount Marty 2, McPherson 4

• Fouls: Mount Marty 6, McPherson 9

With this win, Mount Marty looks to build momentum as they continue their season. The Men's Soccer team will be back in action at home on September 14th against Central Christian College at 3:30 PM.