ST. BONIFACIUS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris men's soccer team extended its winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over Crown College in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference play Tuesday evening in St. Bonifacius, Minn.
Charlie Adams scored his fifth goal in as many games to keep his scoring streak alive.
The Cougars improve to 7-4-2 overall and 5-2-1 in conference play, while the Polars fall to 3-7-2 overall and 2-5-1 in the UMAC. Minnesota Morris' seventh win of the season is its most since 2017.
The first shot of the game came in the 14th minute from
Wilbur Reed, but his attempt was off target.
Jake Anargyros tested the goalkeeper minutes later, but his shot was saved.
Luis Mendez followed up on the attempt but couldn't redirect the ball on target. Late in the opening half, Max Kappelman sent in a cross that found Anargyros' head, but the attempt went just wide of the net.
Cade Simonson and
Azariah Zappetta each tried from distance, but the game remained scoreless after the first 45 minutes.
The Polars took an early corner kick that was heading toward goal, but
Dutch Bullock made a goal-line clearance.
Karson Busch sent a low, driven shot on target, but a lunging defender deflected it out for a corner. Mendez then made a run toward goal with Adams trailing. Mendez passed to Adams, who put the ball in the back of the net for his fifth goal in as many games. The Cougars continued to apply pressure.
Theo Bubser sent a cross to Mendez in the final 10 minutes, but his shot just missed the goal. Minnesota Morris held onto its 1-0 lead to extend its winning streak to five games.
Adams continues to lead the team in scoring with five goals this season, while Mendez recorded his sixth assist. The Cougars outshot the Polars 15-5. Mendez led Minnesota Morris with four shots, including two on target. Bullock made two saves in the win to record his fifth shutout of the season.
The Cougars continue their road trip with a nonconference game at the College of St. Scholastica on Sunday at 3 p.m.
