Yellowjacket Men’s Soccer Evens Record with Win at Mary

BISMARCK, ND – A goal by senior Thomas Pertuit with just six minutes remaining proved to be the difference Saturday afternoon as the Montana State-Billings men’s soccer team defeated University of Mary, 2-1.  The Yellowjackets improved to 4-4-0 for the season leading into next week’s road swing to Seattle.

Pertuit’s team-leading seventh goal of the year was also his second game-winner of the season.  The midfielder from Billings now has 19 career goals, tying him for second in school history. 

Marcus Riley (Jr., D, Kalispell, MT) scored the Yellowjackets’ first goal of the game.  Riley entered the game having not taken a shot this year.  With the Yellowjackets shorthanded because of injuries, Riley made the most of his first opportunity, giving the Yellowjackets a chance to later win the game.

Complete game statistics were not immediately available.

The Yellowjackets play three games in Washington next week.  The play at Seattle University of September 25, at Western Washington on September 27 and at Seattle Pacific on September 28.  All three teams are ranked in the top ten of the Far West Region.