The #7 nationally ranked Rochester College Warriors travelled to NCAA Div. III Bluffton University and came home with a big 1-0 win.

 

In a back and forth first half which saw the Beavers create several early opportunities Senior goal keeper Steve McCune  (Macomb Twp./Chippewa Valley) made 2 point blank saves on the Beaver striker to keep the match scoreless at halftime.

 

The 2^nd half was much of the same with the Warriors beginning to create opportunities of their own. Junior Brian Matlock (Southfield/Lathrup), on a great individual effort, notched the game winner with 16 minutes left, assisted by freshman Pete Nelson (Waterford Christian Liberty Academy) and freshman Chad Helberg (Hazel Park/Hazel Park). The Warriors were able to stay organized and hold off Bluffton as they made a push to tie the match.

 

The Warrior back 4 of Sophomore Chris Gerhardt (Macomb/Macomb Lutheran), junior Ben Nelson (Waterford/Christian Liberty Academy), junior John Wineland (Swartz Creek/Mot CC) and Pete Nelson, were solid in defense and beginning the transition.

 

The Beavers had 13 shots to the Warriors 9. McCune had 4 saves for the match.

 

The Warriors will return to action on Saturday October 10^th when they will play host to Kuyper College at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Mi. at 2:00pm.

The Warriors record is now 7-5-0.