ELMHURST, Ill. – The Elmhurst University men's soccer team toppled Augustana College, 3-1, at Langhorst Field.
Noah Backhaus ignited the Bluejays' offense, scoring the first goal of the contest in the 23
rd minute of play off a pass from
James Serrano.
The Vikings (0-10-2/0-4-1 CCIW) tied the game up seven minutes before the half with a goal by Valdemar Nihlen.
Elmhurst (6-5-2/2-2-1 CCIW) scored two goals in the first four minutes of the second half to secure the senior night victory.
Backhaus netted his second goal in the 46
th minute off of a free kick pass by
Brady Lucas.
Hayden Madsen found the back of the net to score the final goal of the contest in the 48
th minute off of a pass from
Ilija Jerinic.
Benjamin Samuelson collected nine saves in goal for Augustana, while
Noah Reed earned the win with three saves.
The Bluejays travel to Decatur to take on Millikin for their next contest on Saturday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m.