ELMHURST, Ill. – Keegan Thompson's goal in the 79th minute propelled the Elmhurst men's soccer team to a 1-0 shutout victory over North Central College at Langhorst Field.
 
Elmhurst (2-13, 1-5 CCIW) snapped an 11-game slide with the victory while recording its second shutout of the season.
 
North Central (8-5, 3-3 CCIW) and Elmhurst were even through 75 minutes of action before Thompson scored the game-winner. Matt McNamara sent a long pass over the Cardinals' defense to Ben Myhr. Myhr headed the ball back to the middle where a wide-open Thompson blasted home a shot to give Elmhurst a 1-0 lead.
 
The Bluejays' defense made the goal stand up as Elmhurst turned away North Central for the final 11 minutes to preserve the shutout victory.
 
North Central held a 13-9 shots advantage and also finished with a 3-1 edge in corner kicks. Patrick Smith recorded his first shutout in net for the Bluejays while recording six saves.
 
Elmhurst hosts Augustana College on Saturday, October 20.