OMAHA, Neb. -- Second-seeded University of Great Falls upset top-seeded Bellevue University, 2-1, Saturday evening in the championship game of the Unaffiliated Group Tournament at Tranquility Park. With the win, the Argos (15-3-1) received an automatic berth into the NAIA National Tournament.
Bellevue ends its season at 13-6-1.
The Bruins struck first on a penalty kick by James Evison at 23:17 following a yellow card by UGF's goalkeeper Zach Johnson.
The Argos quickly responded a minute later with a goal by Ryan O'Neill following a pass into the middle of the box by Christian Johansen.
Great Falls took the lead in the 70th minute on Marius Theodorsen's game-winning goal after a clear out attempt on a loose ball in the box..
Great Falls held a 14-12 advantage in shots and a 5-3 margin in shots on goal.
Sebastian Narvaez recorded three saves in the loss.
Game Summary
Great Falls..1 1 - 2
Bellevue.......1 0 - 1
BU: J. Evison, 23:17
BU: R. O'Neill (C. Johansen), 24:56:22
GF: M. Theodorsen, 69
