VSN (admin) Published Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 08:30 AM
LIVONIA, Mich. — Indiana Tech claimed its fourth-straight men’s soccer WHAC Tournament title, shooting to a 6-5 advantage over Madonna University in penalty kicks, following a 1-1 scoreline through regulation and overtime. The Warriors are now unbeaten in WHAC postseason play since 2018. Graduate student Brendan Sidaway played in his fifth league title match this afternoon, joining a select few WHAC student-athletes to ever claim four tournament trophies.
Another veteran, Luke Jonesstaked Tech to a 1-0 lead in the 38th minute, beating MU’s Youssou Ouendeno low to the bottom right corner with a right-footed effort from just outside the penalty area.
The Warriors held the 1-0 advantage until the final 10 minutes, when Crusader Ryo Nakajima equalized at 80:29.
MU had the upper hand in the overtime periods, outshooting Tech 9-3 in extra time. Jaume Salvado and the defensive unit weathered the storm, forcing the shootout.
Tech outlasted MU 6-5, with Lucca Motta, David Ambaek, Aaron Asamoah, Jaume Castells Mas, Diego Perez, and Panagiotis Georgiou scoring from the spot. Salvado came up with two saves, before the final Crusader effort clanged off the left upright.
Tech (12-2-6) will learn its NAIA National Tournament fate on Monday when the field of 40 and opening round groups are announced. Tech and MU hold the WHAC’s two automatic bids. Tech will appear in the NAIA event for the fourth-straight year.
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