Bobcats Soccer Teams Close Out Regular Season

Frostburg State men’s soccer team picked up their eighth win of the season on Thursday, Oct. 26, with a 2-1 victory over Southern Virginia. The Bobcats struck almost right away in the game, with a goal by junior Rodrigo Valenzuela. Just seven minutes into the game, Valenzuela was able to get the ball in the back of the net, giving the Bobcats an early 1-0 advantage. It was not long until Southern Virginia tied things up, with a goal by Tyler Mcelwee, knotting things at 1-1. The match was still all tied up going into halftime. Finally, in the 71^st minute, Bobcat senior Hendrik De Wit knocked home what would end up being the game winning goal, giving the Bobcats a 2-1 victory. This was De Wit’s first goal of the season. The Bobcats end their regular season 8-9-1. They take on Penn State Harrisburg Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m., in the first round of CAC playoff action.

The Frostburg State women’s soccer team was also able to gain a victory last Wednesday night against Southern Virginia. Southern Virginia struck first and early, when in the 19^th minute of the match, Maia McArthur was able to put in a goal, giving SV a 1-0 lead. The Knights controlled most of the first half, but the Bobcats defense was too strong. The Knights went into the half with a 1-0 lead. Quickly into the second half, the Bobcats were awarded a penalty kick, just two minutes into the half. Freshman Brooke Shehade capitalized on the opportunity, tying things 1-1. Just three minutes later, Kourtney McClain was able to strike again for the Bobcats, in what would end up being the game winning goal. The Bobcats would get the 2-1 victory, giving them a 10-8 final season record. The Bobcats end their season on a five game winning streak, where they outscored their opponents 11-1 in those five games.