Rosendale’s overtime goal lifts men’s soccer team past Alma in MIAA-opener

OLIVET, Mich. – Senior Joshua Rosendale's overtime goal helped the Olivet College men's soccer team beat Alma College, 2-1, in its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) opener tonight at the Olivet Community Schools Stadium.

Final Score: Olivet 2, Alma 1 (2OT)
Location: Olivet Community Schools Stadium; Olivet, Michigan
Records: Alma 2-8-0 overall, 0-1-0 MIAA; Olivet 3-6-0 overall, 1-0-0 MIAA

• The Scots took a 1-0 lead in the third minute on an unassisted goal.
• Olivet tied the game in the 21st minute when freshman Christian Mendoza ripped a shot from 30 yards out into the back of the net.
• The score stayed 1-1 at halftime.
• In the second half, the Comets had a couple opportunities to score the go-ahead goal but the shots were stopped by the keeper or hit off the cross bar.
• Both teams had a shot saved by the opposing goalie in the first overtime period.
• In the fourth minute of the second overtime stanza, Rosendale rocketed a shot into the goal from 20 yards out. Senior Dominik Burmeister earned the assist on the goal.

• Olivet posted a 22-9 advantage in total shots.
• Sophomore David James led the way with six shots, including half on-frame.
• Burmeister and freshman Zachary Stephan each tallied three shots.
• Senior Andrew Aragon picked-up the win in goal. He made two saves in 90 minutes of action.

• Jack Lockerbie had three of nine Scot shots.
• Six others had one apiece.
• Chris Henry suffered the loss in goal, as he registered 10 saves.

• The Comets host Trine (Ind.) University Sunday evening at 7 p.m.