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ALMA MEN'S SOCCER TIES HOPE 1-1 IN SEASON-FINALE

The Alma Men's Soccer team concluded its 2008 season on Friday afternoon with a 1-1 tie against the MIAA second place Hope College at Scotland Yard. The game was played after the previously scheduled game on November 8 was postponed due to an outbreak of a Norovirus on Hope's campus.

The Scots struck first in the contest when F Matt Bauhoff, assisted by F Kevin Cross, put it past Hope GK Andrew Goorhouse 11:59 into the first half. Hope tied the game at 1-1 when M Sam Joyce put a shot past Scots GK Anthony Bergstrom for a goal that was assisted by M Shaun Groetsema at the 35:13 mark.

After a scoreless second half, the two teams battled through two overtimes to no avail and the game ended in the 1-1 tie. Each team had several good scoring chances in the overtime periods but could not finish the deal.

For the game, Hope outshot Alma by a margin of 22-13 and Scots M Mark Daisy, a Second Team All-MIAA selection, led the team with six shots. Bergstrom was outstanding in net for the Scots and finished with 11 saves on the day. 

Alma finished the season with an overall record of 3-14-2, while Hope concluded its season at 14-2-4.

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Posted: Fri, November 14th, 2008 at 6:22PM

 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

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Nathan Kronewetter

Nathan Kronewetter

Alma College men’s soccer is in the process of rebuilding a once dominating program, and has made strides under the direction of Nathan Kronewetter who was hired before the 2006 season.

Kronewetter earned his bachelor of arts from Hope College in 1996 in Studio Art and continued his studies at Ohio Wesleyan University in Education. A four-year player and three-year starter for the Flying Dutchmen, he served as a senior captain in 1996. Nathan led Hope to three MIAA Championships and two NCAA playoff berths including an NCAA quarterfinal appearance in 1994.

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