Box Score Morris, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Morris men's soccer team beat the Vikings of Bethany Lutheran 2-0. It was a physical match out on the soccer field today as 5 yellow cards and 24 fouls were issued.
 
The first goal of the day came from Matt Vik at the 53^rd minute and assisted by Shingo Yamane. Vik shot from the right side of the box as he sent in a laser to the back of the net. This is Vik's first goal of the season. Yamane recorded his fifth assist and leads the team in that category.
 
The second goal was unassisted by Momodou Jallow at the 75^th minute. Jallow scored off a penalty kick just outside of the box. He aimed it at the top left corner of the goal, just out of the reach of the goalie. This is Jallow's third goal of the season
 
The men controlled the tempo of the game as they put up four shots on goal compared to 2 for the Vikings. They had possession of the ball for a majority of the game.
 
Matthew Yost had 2 saves on the day and now has 29 saves on the season. This is his second shutout and his record now moves to 3-3-0.
 
The men will return to action tomorrow, October 18 against Martin Luther. The Cougars played the Knights earlier this season and came away with a 5-2 victory. The men's team moves onto 8-7-0 on the season and 7-2-0 in UMAC play.
 
Written by Ryan DeRoeck