September 1, 2007
Jackets Win Record-Setting
Box Score
Post Game Comments
MSUB Season
Stats
BILLINGS, Mont. – A dream
is becoming reality for the Montana State Billings men’s
soccer program as they posted a 4-0 shutout win over
visiting University of Great Falls Saturday. The Jackets
have recorded their best start in the program’s history at
3-0. Dating back to the 2006 season, the Yellowjackets'
unprecedented four-straight wins rank them first in school
history for consecutive victories. In addition, the four
wins have also come by way of shutout.
“We played a solid game
today,” said Yellowjacket head coach Dan McNally. “We
created a lot of scoring chances, and anytime you can score
four goals, you have to be pleased. Our defense is doing a
good job for us in that we have not conceded one goal this
season.”
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Matt D'Hont |
The Yellowjackets’ Chris
Andre (Billings) took a short cross from teammate Jurell Linford (Missoula) to score the eventual
game-winning goal 17 minutes into the game. With just 16
second remaining in the half, Greg
McKeever (Kirkland, Wash.) scored his first goal of the
season on a free-kick from 25 yards.
A feisty Argos team kept
the Jackets at bay until the 81st minute when Sam
Charles (Weymouth, England) converted a penalty kick
into a goal, his fourth of the season. Matt
D’Hont (Rapid City, S.D.) made a diving header with 46
seconds left in the game off a pass from Josh
Hernandez (Palmdale, Calif.). The goal was D’Hont’s
first of the season.
The Yellowjackets out-shot
the Argos 22-1, twelve of which were on goal. Argos keeper
Robby Ekins made seven saves on the day. The Jackets'
defense continued to be a strong force. Sander
Tollefson (Missoula) has posted 392:29 consecutive
shutout minutes in goal.
“We will work hard in
practice this week and be prepared for our game against Mary
on Saturday,” added McNally. “We are confident and will
continue to build momentum from our wins this season.”
The Yellowjackets are set
to host University of Mary (0-2) Saturday, September 8 at
the College of Technology. Kick off against the Mauraders
is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. |
