Yellowjackets Dominate Flathead in Men’s Soccer Match (October 26, 2002)

BILLINGS, MT – Even though the game didn’t count for their overall record, MSU Billings was happy to have a strong performance at home as the Yellowjackets cruised to a 4-0 victory over Flathead Valley CC on Saturday.  Four different Yellowjackets found the net as MSUB out-shot FVCC 24-1 in the game.

Freshman Jesse Spann put the Yellowjackets on the board just 1:21 into the game on one of the oddest plays of the season.  Spann’s corner kick was caught by FVCC goalkeeper Steven English, who then stepped back into the goal.  Spann was credited with the unassisted goal, giving MSUB the only point it would need.

In the 25^th minute, senior Aaron Wandler threaded a pass through two defenders to Mark Cipolla, who then beat the goalkeeper from 15 yards out.  Cipolla is the Yellowjackets’ leading scorer this season with 11 goals and 24 points.

In the 30^th minute, FVCC committed a foul in the penalty box, giving the Yellowjackets a penalty shot.  Wandler picked up his third point of the game when his penalty kick found the lower left corner of the goal to give MSUB a 3-0 lead.  The Jackets finished the opening half with a 13-0 shot advantage.

MSU Billings dominated the second half as well, out-shooting FVCC 11-1.  Mike Gallegos scored the Yellowjackets’ final goal of the game in the 51^st minute off a pass from Tyler Garrett. 

MSU Billings will play its final game of the season when the Yellowjackets travel to the University of Mary on November 1.  Their season record remains at 6-10.