Graceland Captures Title In Shootout

Abe Osheyack, ERAU Athletic Communications Intern

Graceland University wins first NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship in PKs 7-6 after 1-1 draw with Azusa Pacific
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –Graceland University (Iowa) captured its first NAIA Men’s Soccer National title in a thrilling soccer match that went to 20 penalty kick shooters after a scoreless draw at Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Each team had several chances to get on the board in regulation. The Cougars had an excellent chance in the 24th minute when junior Kolt Calloway collected a loose ball, but his shot was saved by Graceland keeper Isaac Unruh, and Calloway pushed the rebound just past the left post. Azusa again knocked on the door in the second half, but Steven Lenhart’s shot from just insid... (Read Full Article)

Graceland's Shorthanded Goal Gives Yellowjackets 1-0 Victory over Webber International

by Michael MacEachern, NAIA Media Coordinator

Goalkeeeper Isaac Unruh helped Graceland advance to NAIA title match by registering four saves (two from point-blank range in final 10 minutes of play)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bret Loving’s shorthanded goal in the second half was the difference as No. 2 Graceland University defeated No. 3 Webber International University 1-0 in a semifinal match of the 2006 NAIA Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer National Championship Monday (Nov. 20) evening at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium.

The Yellowjackets... (Read Full Article)

Azusa Pacific Advances to Title Match for Second Consecutive Year with 1-0 Victory over William Jewell

by Michael MacEachern, NAIA Media Coordinator

Brandon Stirm scored the game-winning goal in the 56th minute leading APU to its second consecutive appearance in the NAIA National Championship match

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Brandon Stirm’s goal midway through the second half gave No. 8 Azusa Pacific University a 1-0 victory over No. 12 William Jewell College in the semifinals of the 2006 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship Monday (Nov. 20) evening at the Embry-Riddle Soccer Stadium.

The Cougars improved to 17-3-3 and will make their second consecutive... (Read Full Article)

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