Yellowjackets Blanked at Seattle Pacific (Sept. 19, 2003)

SEATTLE, WA – The MSU Billings men’s soccer team found the offensive going tough at Seattle Pacific Friday afternoon, falling 3-0 to the Falcons.  On a rain-soaked field, the Yellowjackets were out-shot 13-0.  MSUB falls to 5-3-1 overall for the season while SPU improves to 2-4-1.  The victory gave Seattle Pacific coach Cliff McCrath 543 in his career, just one short of moving into second place all-time in NCAA history.

Jess Feldtman (So., Lander, WY) made six saves in goal for the Yellowjackets, but gave up a season-high three goals.  He made three saves in each half.  The game was scoreless until the 40^th minute when SPU’s Jeremy Bonner beat Feldtman after recovering a rebound off the crossbar.  The Falcons added their second goal just after halftime when Michael Morris scored in the 49^th minute, again off a rebound.  SPU added an insurance goal in the 70^th minute for the final margin.

MSU Billings, now 0-4-0 all-time against Seattle Pacific, will be idle Saturday before taking on Seattle University on Sunday afternoon.  The Redhawks are ranked No. 8 in the Far West Region with a 5-2-0 overall record.  MSUB is 0-2-0 all-time versus Seattle.  Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. PDT.