Men’s Soccer Bumped off in Championship Game at Westminster Tourney (Sept. 6, 2003)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The MSU Billings Yellowjackets succumbed to six road games in ten days Saturday, losing 4-0 to host Westminster in the Westminster Tournament championship game.  The Giffins extended a 1-0 halftime lead with three second-half goals.

The Yellowjackets opened the season last weekend in California and finished six road games in ten days with the three-day tournament in Salt Lake City.  The loss drops MSU Billings to 3-2-1 overall.  The Jackets were missing two starters from Friday’s win due to injury.

“On the whole it was a successful trip,” said head coach Doug Seigle.  “We never gave up and we fought to the end.  It was good that everyone who made the trip saw playing time.  Today we were fatigued, but we also made a lot of mental mistakes.  The injuries and fatigue factor were challenges, but it was the mental mistakes that cost us today.”

Detailed statistics weren’t available from Westminster, who scored goals at the 20, 56, 73 and 83 minute marks.  Jess Feldtman (So., Lander, WY) gave up three of the goals.  Kevin Petritz (Jr., Butte, MT) replaced Feldtman and allowed the final goal.  The two combined for four saves.

The Yellowjackets will return to Billings for the first time since they left August 26.  They will next play September 12 against University of Mary and September 13 against Morningside University.  Both games will be held in Bismarck, ND.