Jackets’ Weisen Scores Game-Winning Goal (10/6/06)
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BILLINGS, MT – For the first time since September 2003, the Montana State-Billings men’s soccer program put together three consecutive wins, edging University of Mary 1-0 Friday at the College of Technology Field.  The win improves the Jackets to 4-6-2, while the Marauders dropped to 1-9-1 on the season.

Both the Marauders and the Yellowjackets were evenly matched teams through the first 45 minutes of play with both keepers making two saves.  The Jackets out-shot the Marauders by two in the first half but came out on the offensive in the second half overpowering the Marauders with 10 shots, three of which were on goal.

“It was crucial that we win the game today,” said Yellowjacket head coach Dan McNally.  “We needed to keep our good form going.  It wasn’t our best performance, but we kept it together and defended the ball well.  We made some changes up front and it paid off with the win.  We are pleased to get the third win in a row; I think the team has a very strong character.  Overall I am very pleased.”

Twenty minutes into the second half, Jeremy DeHerrera (Kalispell, MT) narrowly missed scoring on a perfectly set header, but continued pressure by the Jackets paid off with just 11 minutes to play in regulation.  On a push toward the Marauders' net, Jurell Linford (Missoula, MT) gave a through ball to Jay Doogan (Glasgow, Scotland) who then crossed the ball to Jarred Weisen (Great Falls, MT).  Weisen took the ball, firing on the Marauders' net from three yards out to score the game-winning goal and his second of the season.

“The whole team played well together and as a team today,” said Weisen.  “Jurell (Linford) put a good ball into Jay (Doogan) who crossed it across the goal face and I just slid in and beat the keeper.”

University of Mary was led by Ljobomir Djurovic who posted six shots with two on goal.  The Marauders’ keeper AJ Oliver recorded five saves.  Seven different Yellowjackets fired shots with Sam Charles (Chiswell, England) and Doogan putting shots on goal.

A neutral game is set for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday between University of Mary (1-9-1) and Metro State College (8-4-1) followed by the Yellowjackets and Roadrunners on Sunday.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.