SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Yellowjacket men's soccer team opened play in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Tournament, playing host to Crown in Wednesday's semifinal match. The 'Jackets scored once in each half to advance to the conference championship match on Saturday, defeating the Polars 2-0.
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Match Notes
- The Yellowjackets got on the board at the 14th minute of play, as Seth Davidson (Sartell, Minn./Sartell) corralled a ball from just outside the 18-yard box and rifled a shot towards Crown's goalkeeper Logan Jacobson. After Jacobson made the save, Bryce Boldt (Waupaca, Wis./Waupaca) took the rebound and buried it home for his ninth of the campaign.
- Superior continued to push the pace, sending 20 shots in the first half of action while limiting the Polars to just two.
- At the 58th minute, Superior extended its lead after Seth Davidson (Sartell, Minn./Sartell) logged his nation-leading 28th goal after receiving an assist from Rowan Wagner (McFarland, Wis./McFarland).
- Crown was limited to just seven total shots compared to Superior's 32.
- A total of 35 fouls were called in the contest, with 23 of them going to the Yellowjackets.
- Henry Ruhland (River Falls, Wis./River Falls) picked up his fifth shutout on the campaign, making three saves in a full 90 minutes.
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The Yellowjackets will return to action Saturday where they host the UMAC Championship match. They will face off against Bethany Lutheran at 12 p.m. at SCCU Stadium.
