ST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus men’s soccer team returns to Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference action Saturday afternoon, hosting Bethel University in search of its fourth consecutive victory.
The Gusties (8-4-0 overall, 3-2-0 MIAC) and the Royals (3-6-2, 1-2-1 MIAC) are set to take the pitch at 1 p.m.
Last time out
Gustavus most recently traveled to Aberdeen, S.D. for a non-conference match at Presentation College Tuesday afternoon, coming away with a convincing 4-0 victory. The Gusties outshot the Saints 31-3 and were led by a hat-trick performance by Arthur Parens (Jr., Wayzata, Minn.). Parens is the first Gustie since 2011 to record three goals in a game, registering his seventh, eighth, and ninth goals of the season. The Gusties’ leading scorer has now reached the 20-point plateau. The last Gustie to reach at least 20 points in a season was All-American Zach Brown in 2014.
Bethel match up information:
- Saturday’s matchup marks the 53rd all-time meeting between the Gusties and the Royals, with Gustavus holding a 33-11-8 advantage. The Gusties are currently riding a 12-game winning streak over Bethel, including a 2-0 win last season in Arden Hills.
- The Royals most recently played to a 1-1 draw against Saint John’s University a week ago, moving its record to 3-6-2 overall and 1-2-1 during conference play.
- A collective effort has led the Bethel attack, with two goals each from Kevin Hintz, Joey Gronseth, Connor Miller, and Connor Nelson. Hintz is the leading scorer with two goals and three assists for seven points. Goalkeeper Jakob Bartels ranks among the top-five in the MIAC with 30 saves.
- 2017 Stats | Schedule