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Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats

Men's Soccer

Sabercats Best Crusaders in NCCAA Matchup

Box Score

LANSING, Mich. - On a day where everything seemed to go in for the Sabercats, MBU emerged with a decisive win over the Crusaders of Great Lakes Christian. At the end of the day, the Sabercats put 23 goals past the short-handed Crusaders.

The Basics

  • Result: Sabercats 23-0 Crusaders
  • Location: Lansing, Mich.
  • Venue: Great Lakes Christian College
  • Sabercats: now 2-5

How it Happened

  • The Sabercats put five goals in in the opening 15 minutes, as precise crossing and finishing set the tone for the high-scoring day
  • Wira Wama led the way in the early goings, as the Papua New Guinea native chalked up two goals and four assists
  • The Sabercats had seven players score in the first half as they led 10-0 at the break.
  • Steven Thompson began the scoring in the second half, as all five goals came in the second act for the Brighton, Illinois native
  • Kevin Risma and John Zockoll finished their hat-tricks in the second half by adding to their first-half tallies
  • Andrew Ice added three goals of his own to move his season tally to four goals.
  • After a baker's dozen goals went in in the second half, the Sabercats had completed their victory to move to 1-1 in NCCAA play

By the Numbers/Side Notes

From Coach Pill

"We played well against a Great Lakes team who was valiant in their effort. We look forward to playing Grace Tomorrow."

Up Next

  • The Sabercats travel north to Wyoming, Michigan to take on the Tigers of Grace Bible College tomorrow at 1:00 PM
  • The game will be a rematch of the 2015 Midwest Regional Semifinal, where the Tigers pulled off the upset win 2-1
  • The match will be streamed live at this location courtesy of Grace Bible College
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Players Mentioned

Brett Cournoyer

#5 Brett Cournoyer

F
5' 10"
Junior
Caleb Hockema

#19 Caleb Hockema

B/M
5' 11"
Freshman
Andrew Ice

#14 Andrew Ice

M/F
5' 7"
Freshman
Randal Larson

#1 Randal Larson

GK
6' 3"
Senior
Kevin Risma

#2 Kevin Risma

M/F
5' 3"
Sophomore
Andrew Taylor

#0 Andrew Taylor

GK
5' 9"
Senior
Steven Thompson

#20 Steven Thompson

F
5' 9"
Senior
Wira Wama

#12 Wira Wama

M
5' 9"
Senior
John Zockoll

#9 John Zockoll

B/F
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Brett Cournoyer

#5 Brett Cournoyer

5' 10"
Junior
F
Caleb Hockema

#19 Caleb Hockema

5' 11"
Freshman
B/M
Andrew Ice

#14 Andrew Ice

5' 7"
Freshman
M/F
Randal Larson

#1 Randal Larson

6' 3"
Senior
GK
Kevin Risma

#2 Kevin Risma

5' 3"
Sophomore
M/F
Andrew Taylor

#0 Andrew Taylor

5' 9"
Senior
GK
Steven Thompson

#20 Steven Thompson

5' 9"
Senior
F
Wira Wama

#12 Wira Wama

5' 9"
Senior
M
John Zockoll

#9 John Zockoll

6' 0"
Sophomore
B/F
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