Posted: Nov 05, 2016
SHERMAN, Texas. - The Trinity University Tigers came out strong in a 5-1 victory over Austin College. This win earned the Tigers a trip to the 2016 SCAC Championship game Sunday. Official Website | Photo Gallery
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Trinity got off to a quick start with 3 goals in 3 minutes from Chris Madden, Brent Mandelkorn, and Kellen Reid in the first half. All 3 goals were assisted by Christian Sakshaug
- The Tigers followed carried their first half momentum into the second half with goals from Kamran Moussavi and Ryan Hunter
- Austin College scored a consolation goal late in the second half through Thomas Quick to bring the final score to 5-1
TRINITY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Christian Sakshaug: 3 assists, 1 shot
- Ryan Hunter: 1 goal, 4 shots
- Kellen Reid: 1 goal, 2 shots
- Chis Madden: 1 goal
- Brent Mandelkorn: 1 goal
- Kamran Moussavi: 1 goal
AUSTIN COLLEGE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS
- Thomas Quick: 1 goal, 4 shots
- Joseph Khalaf: 5 saves
- Juan Rodriguez: 2 saves, 0 goals against
- Phillip Le: 1 shot
NOTABLES
- This will be the fifth straight year that Trinity will play for the SCAC Men's Soccer Championship
- Trinity are 4-0 in their previous 4 trips to the Championship Final
- This was Austin College's 1st appearance in the SCAC semifinal since 2012 where they were defeated by Trinity
- Christian Sakshaug is the 1st player to record 3 assists in a SCAC tournament match
UP NEXT
Trinity advance to the Final of the 2016 SCAC Championship game on Sunday, November 6 at 1:00 pm CT.
