Yellowjacket Soccer Falls to Colorado School of Mines, 3-1
Box Score

BILLINGS, MT – The Montana State University-Billings men’s soccer team fell to Colorado School of Mines 3-1 on Sunday.  This loss places the Yellowjackets at 4-7-0 on the season after a three game losing streak in Washington last week.

The Diggers scored the first goal at 20:07 by Rafael Ribeiro.  The goal was unassisted and came from ten yards after Ribeiro battled the defenders for control of the ball.  The second goal came in the 25th minute, also from the Diggers, on a one-on-one with the goalkeeper.  Mike Dixon made the goal for the Diggers and was unassisted.  Rafael Ribeiro assisted Craig Thompson on a through ball in front of the goal to give the Diggers their third goal of the game at 62:32. 

Thomas Pertuit (Sr., MF, Billings, MT) scored the only goal for the Yellowjackets on a penalty kick at 72:03.   The goal was Pertuit’s ninth of the season, which leads the team.  He also leads the Jackets with 20 points.

“The Diggers were a good team, and we just couldn’t put it together today,” said head coach Doug Seigle.  “We are looking to play a good game tomorrow against Westminster.  In our last meeting with them we missed out on some scoring opportunities, so a win would feel good.”

The Yellowjackets continue Futbol Frenzy Weekend on Sunday when the men take on Westminster College at 2:30 p.m. at College of Technology field.  There is also a barbeque from noon to 3:00 p.m. that will be held during the men’s and women’s game.

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