Monmouth, Ill. - Following the Alma women's soccer team victory today, (Sept. 6) the Alma men's soccer team notched another victory as they took down Monmouth College at Peacock Athletic Park, 2-1. Alma now has an unblemished overall record of 3-0 and Monmouth dropped to 1-1 on the season.

The first goal of the game did not come until the 39th minute when So. Evan Shirkey (Howell, Mich./Howell) connected to Sr. Spencer Sandow (Midland, Mich./Midland) to give Alma the 1-0 lead heading in to the second half. After today's goal Sandow has already tied his career high season goal record at three.

Monmouth found the net quickly in the second half at the 52nd minute to tie the match 1-1. Alma then sealed the match with a marker in the 79th minute. Shirkey with the goal notched his first of the 2015 season. 

Jr. Nick Strait (Jenison, Mich./Jenison) was in goal for Alma and he earned his third consecutive victory on the season (3-0). 

The next time Alma is in action will be at home on Scotland Yard Wednesday Sept. 9, at 4:00 p.m. against Aquinas College. Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16, on the road at Hope College in Holland, Mich., for a kick off time of 7:00 p.m.

QUOTES

Head Coach Josh Oakley

On alma mater... 

"We played a good team today. As an alumni I am happy for Coach Johnson and Monmouth soccer. They were well organized and skilled. I expect them to win many games this season."

On the win...

"Our guys scored two fantastic goals and got through very hot conditions to complete a great weekend. As always, we achieved as a team this road trip and I am proud of my team."