The Northwestern College men's soccer team scored twice in the second half to pick up its first GPAC victory, a 2-0 win over Dakota Wesleyan in a match played tonight in Mitchell, S.D.

The Raiders improve to 1-2 in the GPAC, 3-2 overall; Dakota Wesleyan drops to 1-3 in the conference, 2-4 overall. 

Scoreless after the opening half, Jake Foscalina put Northwestern in front for good with a goal during the 52nd minute. 20 minutes later, Juan Mackrey drove one into the back of the net giving Northwestern a vital two goal lead. 

Ezekiel Foltz stopped nine DWU shots and earned his third shutout of the season. Northwestern accounted for 10 shots on-goal, led by Brennan Haggerty, Jonas Tiensvold, Phillippe Patri and Mackrey all with two shots each.

Northwestern has a nine-day break before they play Presentation at home on Saturday, Oct. 17.