Men’s soccer team defeats Defiance, 2-0

LANSING, Mich. – Senior Joshua Rosendale scored both goals to lead the Olivet College men's soccer team to a 2-0 win over Defiance (Ohio) College this afternoon at the Hope Soccer Complex.

Final Score: Olivet 2, Defiance 0
Location: Hope Soccer Complex; Lansing, Michigan
Records: Defiance 5-6 overall, Olivet 2-5 overall

• Rosendale netted his first goal in the 12th minute off an assist from junior Noah Runnals.
• Olivet maintained the 1-0 lead at halftime.
• Rosendale found the back of the next in the 10th minute of the second half. Sophomore David James earned an assist on the goal.

• Olivet had a slight 10-8 advantage in total shots.
• Rosendale took six shots to go along with his two goals.
• Sophomore Carlos Santos picked-up the win in goal. He played all 90 minutes and collected three saves.

• Joshua Maurer recorded three of the eight Yellow Jacket shots.
• Noah Svanberg tallied two shots.
• Austin Boles suffered the loss in net. He allowed the two goals and did not make a save.

• The Comets travel to play Hope College for a non-conference contest next Wednesday, September 29. Game time at Van Andel Soccer Stadium is 7 p.m.