Men’s soccer team drops 4-1 decision at Hope

HOLLAND, Mich. – The Olivet College men’s soccer team closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 4-1 loss to Hope College tonight at the Van Andel Soccer Stadium.

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Men’s soccer team drops 4-1 decision at Hope
September 29, 2021

HOLLAND, Mich. – The Olivet College men's soccer team closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 4-1 loss to Hope College tonight at the Van Andel Soccer Stadium.


Final Score: Hope 4, Olivet 1
Location: Van Andel Soccer Stadium; Holland, Michigan
Records: Hope 6-2-1 overall, Olivet 2-6 overall

  • The Flying Dutch took a 2-0 lead behind a goal in the eighth minute and another goal in the 23rd minute.
  • The Comets trimmed their deficit in half when senior Dominik Burmeister buried a penalty kick attempt into the back of the net in the 41st minute.
  • Hope added two second-half goals to create the final margin.

  • Olivet had just three shots in the game.
  • Junior Noah Runnals recorded two shots.
  • Senior Andrew Aragon was the losing keeper, as he made seven saves while facing 19 shots.

  • Thomas Devries netted one goal and took a team-best four shots.
  • Ryan Flynn scored a goal on three shots.
  • Griffin Bruso also found the back of the net.
  • Daniel Hesselbein earned the win in goal.

  • Olivet hosts Alma College for its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opener next Tuesday, October 5. The game will be played at the Olivet High School turf field and gets under way at 8 p.m.