Messiah claimed a 2-0 win over Calvin in the NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship on December 5 in San Antonio, taking control early en route to the program’s seventh national title in the last 10 seasons.

The victory gave the Falcons back-to-back titles for the second time in program history. First-year head coach Brad McCarty guided his squad to a 24-1 record overall and followed legendary coach Dave Brandt, who won six titles in his 12-year tenure, with championship No. 7.  [More]

Semifinals

Second half: C – Brad Heethuis (unassisted), 77:45.

Shots on goal: Calvin 10, Dominican (IL) 7. Goalkeeper saves: Calvin (Ryan Bratt) 1, Dominican (IL) (Maxwell Gutbrod) 3. Corner kicks: Calvin 5, Dominican (IL) 4. Fouls: Calvin 13, Dominican (IL) 12. Attendance: 466.

First half: M – Trevor Lee (Sam Woodworth), 32:46.

Second half: M – Derek Black (Danny Thompson), 78:43; W – Matt Ratajczak  (unassisted), 82:08.

Shots on goal: Williams 18, Messiah 19. Goalkeeper saves: Williams (Andrew Graham) 5, Messiah (Jared Clugston) 4. Corner kicks: Williams 8, Messiah 8. Fouls: Williams 18, Messiah 14. Attendance: 713.

Championship match

First half: M – Danny Thompson (Joshua Wood, Derek Black), 15:26.

Second half: M – Nick Thompson (unassisted), 49:01.

Shots on goal: Calvin 8, Messiah 9. Goalkeeper saves: Calvin (Ryan Bratt) 2, Messiah (Jared Clugston) 1. Corner kicks: Calvin 3, Messiah 3. Fouls: Calvin 18, Messiah 14. Attendance: 706.