The Northwestern College men's soccer team scored a goal in each half to defeat Midland 2-1 in a GPAC match played tonight on Korver Field. The Raiders picked up their first win against Midland since 2010, ending a 10-game streak. 

Northwestern evened its record to 3-3 in the GPAC, 5-3 overall, while Midland lost for just the second time this season, falling to 4-2.

How It Happened...

    Scoreless for the first 20+ minutes, Josh Wingfield netted the first goal off a cross by Brennan Haggerty during the 25th minute. 

    Leading 1-0 early in the second half, Northwestern picked up an insurance goal when James Bolger drove one into the back of the net from an assist by Philippe Patri

    Midland scored 11 minutes later on a goal by Laim Brandso

The Numbers...

    Northwestern had a big edge in total shots (14-6) and had several near misses that hit the post and / or crossbar

    Shots on goal were more even, in favor of the Midland (5-4)

    Ezekiel Foltz recorded four saves; Midland keeper Matthew Ricci stop a pair of Northwestern shots for two saves