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Box Score

Mankato, Minn. – The University of Minnesota, Morris men's soccer team had to settle for a scoreless tie with host Bethany Lutheran today (Oct. 30), as they two teams played to a 0-0 draw after double-overtime.

The Cougars opened the game by outshooting the Vikings 6-to-0 in the first half, but were left with nothing to show for it on the scoreboard as all three shots on goal were snapped up.

The Cougars had their chances early, with the first of four first-half corner kicks coming just five minutes into the match.  The Viking defense was up to the task though, standing tall to prevent a quality shot from the Cougars.

Minnesota, Morris (9-6-4, 8-4-2 UMAC) finished with a 7-to-1 edge in on corners in the match, with Bethany Lutheran (12-7-1, 9-4-1 UMAC) getting their lone attempt in the second overtime.

After the Cougars big edge in shots in the first half, the tables turned in the second, and the UMM defense was forced to step up as Bethany outshot the Cougars 9-to-3 in the period.  Despite the disparity, each team finished with just one shot on goal in the second half.

With three shots, Matt Johnson led the Cougars, as he also recorded two of their four shots on goal. Tyler Simpson went the distance in the net, bouncing back from a rough day yesterday to record his seventh shutout.

The tie leaves the Cougars winless in their final three games to close the season, and drops them to third in the final standings. They must now go on the road to open the UMAC tournament, but they will have expert experience on their opponent as they will return to Mankato to take on the Vikings.

The Cougars and Vikings square off in the Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 2 with the winner advancing to the conference championship game. Official times are still to be determined.