No.10 Bethel Men’s Soccer blanks No.4 Grace to claim second straight Crossroads League Crown

by | Oct 29, 2023 | Bethel University, Featured, Men's Soccer | 0 comments

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — In a big dogfight for seeding and national rankings, the #10 Bethel Pilots defeated the #4 Grace Lancers 1-0.

The Pilots were held to four shots in the first half, including Piero Sabroso’s goal in the 18th minute, assisted by Isaac Hernandez and Miguel Martins.

Sabroso scored his eighth goal of the season, tying Julian Vargas Talamantes for the most goals on the team this season.

Tonight’s matchup marks the second year in a row where Grace and Bethel played in a top 25 matchup to end the regular season, and the Pilots claim their second Crossroads League Regular Season Title in a row.

 

 

 

 

 

SCORING SUMMARY

 

36’| Piero Sabroso, assisted by Isaac Hernandez and Miguel Martins

 

 

 

 

NEXT TIME OUT

 

The Pilots will be the first seed in the Crossroads League Tournament that starts on Saturday, Nov. 4, against the eighth-seeded University of Saint Francis Cougars at Morey Field with a time to be determined.

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