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Three First Half Goals Propel Spartans Past Beavers

Box Score

BLUFFTON, Ohio – The Manchester University men's soccer team scored a trio of first half goals en route to a 3-0 victory at Bluffton on Wednesday, March 31.

The Black & Gold jumped out to an early lead following a score in the 6th minute off the foot of Harley Kruschwitz (North Manchester, Ind./Manchester). Josh Gonzalez (Portage, Ind./Portage) provided the assist on the Kruschwitz goal.

In the 24th minute, Cory Mitchell (Maitland, Fla./Winter Park) finished in the back of the net off of a delivery from Kruschwitz, pushing the Spartans' lead to 2-0.

Jacob Knepper (Indianapolis, Ind./Mt. Vernon) would score the third and final goal for Manchester in the 39th minute.

On the day, the Black & Gold held an 18-7 advantage in shots taken.

Manchester improved to 5-3 HCAC with the win. MU will host rival Anderson on Friday, April 2, at Spartan Stadium beginning at 4 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Josh Gonzalez

#7 Josh Gonzalez

F
5' 11"
Senior
Jacob Knepper

#2 Jacob Knepper

MF
5' 10"
Freshman
Harley Kruschwitz

#9 Harley Kruschwitz

F
6' 1"
Freshman
Cory Mitchell

#21 Cory Mitchell

F
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Josh Gonzalez

#7 Josh Gonzalez

5' 11"
Senior
F
Jacob Knepper

#2 Jacob Knepper

5' 10"
Freshman
MF
Harley Kruschwitz

#9 Harley Kruschwitz

6' 1"
Freshman
F
Cory Mitchell

#21 Cory Mitchell

6' 0"
Freshman
F