Posted: Nov 07, 2015
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The Trinity University Tigers came out strong in a 5-0 victory over Texas Lutheran University. This win earned the Tigers a trip to the 2015 SCAC Championship game Sunday. Official Website | Photo Gallery
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Trinity got off to a quick start with goals from Brent Mandelkorn, Emmanuel Raranje, Christian Sakshaug and Daniel Ruano in the first half
- The Tigers first goal - and the eventual game winner - was a cross from Murray Fraser that was knocked in by Mandelkorn
- Ryan Hunter added the final goal of the game, striking in the 88th minute off of an assist from Austin Michaelis
TRINITY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Brent Mandelkorn: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Christian Sakshaug: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Ryan Hunter: 1 goal, 5 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Daniel Ruano: 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 shots on goal, 1-1 PK attempts
- Emmanuel Raranje: 1 goal
- Murray Fraser: 2 assists
- Chad Margotta: 3 saves
TEXAS LUTHERAN STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Alejandro Martinez: 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
- Colin Nunley: 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
- Brendan Soto: 5 saves
NOTABLES
- Trinity will look to earn their fourth consecutive SCAC Men's Soccer title Sunday, facing Colorado College in the championship game for the second year in a row
- Five goals ties for the second-most in SCAC Men's Soccer Tournament history (Colorado College, 2014)
UP NEXT
Trinity will face second-seeded Colorado College Sunday. During the regular season, the two teams split results, each earning a win on their home field. The winner of the game will earn an automatic big to the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament.
