GRINNELL, Iowa – After enduring a difficult first half, Grinnell College's men's soccer team rebounded with a much better 45 minutes in a 3-0 setback to regionally-ranked Gustavus Adolphus College Sunday at Springer Field.
The first half was a defensive battle early on before the Gusties scored goals in the 13
th and 39
th minutes for a 2-0 halftime edge. The Pioneers were outshot in that span and managed just three shots, but bounced back in the second half with several strong attacks on the goal while outshooting the visitors 8-6 and also upping their defensive prowess.
For the contest, Grinnell held an 11-10 edge in shots with
Samuel Gojjam '27,
Ian O'Loughlin '28,
Jake Lu '30 and
Daniel Katsanovich '30 taking two apiece and
Zander Salva '29,
Oliver Klemm '29 and
Jake Brecknock '28 adding one each. Gojjam has now played 73 games in his Pioneer career, one shy of tying the school record.
Grinnell starting keeper
Jack Alexander '29 had three saves and
Braydon Depew '30 added one.
Grinnell, 11-3-1 on the season, finishes the regular season with a contest at Illinois College next Saturday and by hosting Cornell the next.
Gustavus Adolphus improved to 8-3-2 with the victory.
