MIAA Men's Soccer Week #1 Wrap-Up

MIAA Men's Soccer Week #1 Wrap-Up

Team

Opponents/Results

Adrian

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 3 | Augustana (Ill.)  |  W, 2-0  |  Recap | Box Score

Albion

1-0-1, 0-0-0

Sept. 1 | at Hiram  |  W, 2-1 (ot)  |  Recap | Box Score

Sept. 2 | vs. Westminster  |  T, 1-1 (2ot)  |  Recap | Box Score

Alma

0-0-1, 0-0-0

Sept. 1 | Millikin  |  T, 1-1 (2ot)  |  Recap | Box Score


#2 Calvin

2-0-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 1 | Ohio Wesleyan  |  W, 2-1 (2ot)  |  Recap | Box Score

Sept. 2 | Lake Forest  |  W, 3-0  |  Recap | Box Score

Hope

1-1-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 1 | Lake Forest  |  W, 1-0  |  Recap | Box Score

Sept. 2 | Ohio Wesleyan  |  L, 2-1  |  Recap | Box Score

Kalamazoo

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 2 | Millikin  |  W, 2-1  |  Recap  | Box Score

Olivet

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 2 | Augustana (Ill.)  |  W, 2-0  |  Recap | Box Score

Trine

2-0-0, 0-0-0

Sept. 2 | vs. Muskingum  |  W, 3-1  |  Recap | Box Score

Sept. 3 | vs. Berea  |  W, 4-0  |  Recap | Box Score

Week #1 wrap-up from Sept. 1-4

• Adrian won their 2017 season opener at home, shutting out Augustana (Ill.) Sept. 3, 2-0. The Bulldogs' defense allowed just four shots in the contest, while Brandon Katona (Jr., M, Detroit, Mich.) scoring the game-winner in the 31st minute.

• Albion went on the road for two results, winning in overtime at Hiram Sept. 1, 2-1, and adding a 1-1 draw against Westminster Sept. 2. Kay Whitmore (Fr., F, Grand Blanc, Mich.) scored the overtime game-winner against Hiram before notching the game-tying goal in the 82nd minute versus Westminster.

• Calvin went 2-0-0 in a pair of home contests to start the 2017 campaign. The Knights outlasted Ohio Wesleyan in double overtime Sept. 1, 2-1, and then added a 3-0 victory over Lake Forest Sept. 2. Bobby McCaw (Jr., M, Dubuque, Iowa) led the offense with two goals and an assist on the weekend, including the overtime game-winner against Ohio Wesleyan.

• Kalamazoo rallied for a 2-1 home win over Millikin Sept. 2 for their season opener. After allowing a goal late in the first half, the Hornets responded in the second half with two goals from Ryan Melgar (Fr., M, Portage, Mich.) to secure the win.

• Olivet earned their first non-conference win since 2015 with their 2-0 victory over Augustana Sept. 2. David Magallon (Jr., M, Paw Paw, Mich.) scored what proved to be the game-winner on a penalty kick in the 33rd minute and added an assist on a second-half insurance goal.

• Trine was victorious in two outings to start the 2017 campaign, defeating Muskingum Sept. 2, 3-1, and adding a 4-0 victory against Berea Sept. 3. Tristen Ortiz (Fr., F, Wayland, Mich.) and Mason Pelphrey (Sr., M, Portsmouth, Ohio) each had game-winners on the week.

• Earning MIAA Athlete of the Week honors for Sept. 5 were:

  - Defense: Vince Geremia, Olivet

  - Offense: Bobby McCaw, Calvin