FRESNO, Calif. -- Top-seeded and second-ranked Lindsey Wilson College shut out the 16th-seeded Bellevue University men's soccer team, 2-0, in the second round of the NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship Monday afternoon on the campus of Fresno Pacific University.
The loss ended Bellevue's season at 14-4-1. Lindsey Wilson improved to 17-2-1, advancing to Wednesday's quarterfinal where they will face the winner of the Martin Methodist-Southern Poly State match.
Lindsey Wilson scored the game's first goal when Carnell Learmond got the ball by Bruin goalkeeper Sebastian Narvarez on a pass from Michael Azira in the 23rd minute.
The Blue Raiders got an insurance goal with just over five minutes remaining in the game when Lebogang Moloto scored on a shot in the box off an assist from Chris Ochieng.
Lindsey Wilson controlled the action most of the game as the Bruins managed just four shots in the loss, none on goal. In contrast, the Blue Raiders collected 19 shots, six on goal.
The loss marked the final game for Bruin seniors, Casey Friend, Milan Ivanovic and Mo Travis.
Game Summary
Bellevue..................0 0 -- 0
Lindsey Wilson......1 1 -- 2
LW: C. Learmond (M. Azira), 22:32
LW: L. Moloto (C. Ochieng), 84:28
NOTES: Lindsey Wilson has now recorded its seventh straight shutout and 14th on the year (in 20 matches)… The 37 all-time Championship wins for Lindsey Wilson ranks third all-time in postseason play … LWC is 9-3 now in its last 12 Championship games… During their current nine-match winning streak, the Blue Raiders have out-scored their opposition 43-1… Bellevue made its second-straight and second overall appearance in the NAIA Men's Soccer National Champions ... Bellevue ends its season at 14-4-1.
