ADRIAN, Mich. – Albion College converted all four of its attempts in a shootout to decide whether it or Adrian College would advance in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Soccer Tournament.
Joan Tomas, Micah Cross, Stefan Isaevski, and Carter Peek came through as Albion edged Adrian in the shootout, 4-1, to advance to a Wednesday night semifinal match at Calvin University, the side ranked No. 2 in the latest Division III poll conducted by the United Soccer Coaches. Albion is now 7-9-2 on the year.
Albion and Adrian played to a 1-1 draw for 110 minutes. Macgregor Adams scored for Adrian 1:30 into the match, and Dakota Clapper scored the equalizer for Albion in the 17th minute.
While he did not score, Joan Tomas generated two shots on goal to finish as Albion's top offensive threat.
Albion goalkeeper Maximilian Loria made six saves.
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Joe and Julie Serra have given a $5 million leadership gift to launch a fundraising initiative to make two dreams a reality at Albion College. The first is a newly expanded fitness and student activity facility at the site of the current Dow Recreation and Wellness Center. The second is a new or renovated competition facility for the volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball teams that currently call Kresge Gymnasium home.
The College is continuing to raise funds in support of both projects. To learn more, call 517/629-0446 or email advancement@albion.edu
