Men's Soccer

Redlands Men's Soccer Prevails against CMS
Bulldogs Earn Bid to NCAA Championships

Courtsey Redlands Sports Information

In the championship game of the first-ever Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) Men's Soccer Postseason Tournament, the University of Redlands (17-3) held onto a 1-0 lead for the hard-fought victory over rival Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges (10-8) in front of 604 enthusiastic fans at Farquhar Field.

Looking to avenge Monday's loss to the Stags, Redlands came out with intensity and constant pressure.  In the 18^th minute, sophomore midfielder Cale Rodriguez (Norwalk, CA) blasted a shot from 20 yards out, which ricocheted off of a CMS defender into the net.  Despite relentless effort by the Stags, the single score held up for the exciting victory. 

Both teams notched 10 shots, with the Bulldogs posting seven on target and the Stags earning three.  Senior goalkeeper Andy Roraff (Highland, CA) gained his 10^th shutout of the season, which marks the 13^th for the Bulldogs.

With the win, Redlands gains the SCIAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Championships.  The postseason bracket will be announced Monday at 8 a.m.