Alma, Mich. - The Alma College men's soccer team began the season on Thursday at Scotland Yard with a 1-0 win over Greenville College. Freshman midfielder Brian Ganton (Williamston, Mich.) scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute of action.

The Scots (1-0, 0-0 MIAA) were in control for the majority of the match, outshooting the Panthers (0-1, 0-0 SLIAC) 29 to six overall and nine to one in shots on goal. Ganton's goal was assisted by senior Austin Gabris (Spring Lake, Mich.), who led his teammate to the far post off a deep running throw-in. Ganton headed Gabris' throw past the right side of Greenville keeper Nick Holland for his first career goal.

Both teams were aggressive throughout the game. Greenville was given five yellow cards on the day, four of them in the second half. Alma was called for 16 fouls. Freshman Noah Canlas (Naperville, Ill.) paced the team in shots with eight while Gabris led the way in shots on goal with four. The Scots also had the advantage in corner kicks, nine to four.

Alma returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 3 as part of a doubleheader with the women's soccer team. The club hosts Central College in a non-conference match starting at 3:30 p.m.

Contact: Zach Russo, Assistant Sports Information Director, (989) 463-7436