By Keisha Holtsberry, sports information assistant

Stats: http://www.bluffton.edu/sports/menssoccer/2011/09-17-ms.htm

The Bluffton University men's soccer team played its second MIAA opponent in as many days, falling to Olivet College 7-0 on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. The Beavers dipped to 0-7 on the season while the Comets upped their overall mark to 5-1-1.

The Beavers battled the visiting Comets, but Olivet ended the first half with a 3-0 lead. After the break, the Comets added four more tallies for a final score of 7-0.

Olivet piled up 32 shots, 21 on frame, while limiting Bluffton to just three total attempts. Both teams committed eight fouls, however, the Comets dominated the corner kicks 9-0. Esteban Russell's hat trick gave him five goals for the season as Olivet controlled the action from start to finish.

Senior goalkeeper Dan Saville (Toledo/Central Catholic) picked up six saves. In the second half, freshman keeper Jorge Becerril (Sturgis, Mich.) racked up eight saves.

The Beavers jump back into action on Tuesday, Sept. 20, when they host Cincinnati Christian. The contest is slated for 5 p.m.

Soccer Box Score (Final)

2011 Bluffton University Men's Soccer
Olivet College vs Bluffton University (09-17-11 at Bluffton, Ohio)

Olivet College (5-1-1) vs.
Bluffton University (0-7)
Date: 09-17-11 Attendance: 150
Weather: Cool and overcast

Goals by period 1 2 Total
Olivet College 3 4 7
Bluffton University 0 0 0

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Olivet College
Pos ## Player Sh SOG G A Foul
GK 28 Matt Van Houten 0 0 0 0 0
D 6 David Bahling 0 0 0 0 1
MF 11 Jon Puente 2 1 1 1 1
MF 12 Matt Garza 1 1 0 0 0
F 13 Esteban Russell 9 6 3 1 0
MF 14 Adam Wright 4 4 1 0 0
D 20 Zach Piotrowski 1 1 1 1 0
D 21 John Leutzinger 2 1 0 1 0
D 22 Cole Dehen 2 2 0 1 0
MF 23 Fred Smyser 3 1 0 0 0
F 25 Jared Wilson 0 0 0 1 1
--- Substitutes ---
3 Zach Schulz 1 0 0 0 0
7 James Lett 0 0 0 0 0
9 Ross Cutler 2 2 1 0 0
15 Camden Iwasko 0 0 0 1 1
16 Alex Alvarez 0 0 0 0 0
17 Judd Sikkema 1 1 0 0 2
18 Connor Plagens 0 0 0 0 0
19 Dalton Guggemos 2 1 0 0 1
27 Sam Cusmano 0 0 0 0 0
31 Billyle Alman 2 0 0 0 0
Totals......... 32 21 7 7 8

## Goalie Minutes GA Saves
28 Matt Van Houten 45:00 0 1
27 Sam Cusmano 45:00 0 0
TM TEAM 0:00 0 0

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Bluffton University
Pos ## Player Sh SOG G A Foul
GK 00 Saville, Dan 0 0 0 0 0
MF 4 Berlon, Caleb 1 0 0 0 0
D 7 Hertenstein, Seth 1 1 0 0 2
MF 8 Spence, Tyson 0 0 0 0 0
D 9 Barnes, Kelly 0 0 0 0 1
F 10 Byrum, Nate 0 0 0 0 0
MF 11 Keeler, Andrew 0 0 0 0 0
D 12 Shroll, Andrew 0 0 0 0 0
MF 16 Lindsey, Neil 0 0 0 0 1
MF 18 Andrews, Jordan 0 0 0 0 0
F 24 August, Jaden 0 0 0 0 0
--- Substitutes ---
1 Becerril, Jorge 0 0 0 0 0
3 Wilson, Tyler 0 0 0 0 0
5 Davis, Derek 0 0 0 0 0
13 May, Matthew 0 0 0 0 1
14 Williams, Kevin 0 0 0 0 0
19 Carlson, Peter 1 0 0 0 1
22 Wegner, Jordan 0 0 0 0 1
23 Minderman, Jared 0 0 0 0 0
25 Howard, K.C. 0 0 0 0 0
Totals......... 3 1 0 0 8

## Goalie Minutes GA Saves
00 Saville, Dan 45:00 3 6
1 Becerril, Jorge 45:00 4 8

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Shots by period 1 2 Total
Olivet College 15 17 32
Bluffton University 2 1 3
Corner kicks 1 2 Total
Olivet College 7 2 9
Bluffton University 0 0 0
Saves by period 1 2 Total
Olivet College 1 0 1
Bluffton University 6 8 14
Fouls 1 2 Total
Olivet College 4 4 8
Bluffton University 3 5 8
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SCORING SUMMARY
Goal Time Team Goal Scorer Assists Description
1. 7:46 OLIVET Esteban Russell (3) Zach Piotrowski
2. 11:38 OLIVET Adam Wright (2) Jon Puente
3. 27:23 OLIVET Esteban Russell (4) Jared Wilson goalie deflected into the goal trying to save it
4. 66:37 OLIVET Zach Piotrowski (1) Esteban Russell
5. 69:52 OLIVET Ross Cutler (1) Cole Dehen
6. 69:54 OLIVET Esteban Russell (5) John Leutzinger
7. 80:19 OLIVET Jon Puente (1) Camden Iwasko

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS
BUMS11 #22 Wegner, Jordan Yellow card 84:58

Officials: Referee: True Nguyen; Asst. Referee: Jim Kerner; Dave White; Timekeeper: Snow; Scorer: Holtsberry;
Offsides: Olivet College 4, Bluffton University 0.