KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo College men's soccer team blanked Adrian College in the first round of the MIAA Tournament Saturday at MacKenzie Field, 2-0.
The Hornets struck first in the 5th minute. Elijah Vue lofted the ball into the box, where Ryan Clark headed it to Brody Plumstead for a blast through the right side of the goal. Kalamazoo carried the 1-0 lead into halftime with a 5-3 advantage in shots, 4-1 on goal.
Kalamazoo added insurance with a goal in the 52nd minute. Nico Scorsone delivered a pass to Lucas Ruiz charging into the box, who chipped it to his left where Jake Sweet drove it home for his first collegiate goal.
Brody Adalbert collected six saves for the shutout victory. The Hornets outshot Adrian, 15-11 overall and 9-6 in shots on goal, taking six corner kicks to three for the Bulldogs.
Kalamazoo men's soccer moves on to the MIAA Semifinals at Calvin University on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Zuidema Field in Grand Rapids, Mich.
