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Men's Soccer Set for GLVC Road Tests at McKendree, Illinois Springfield

10/2/2025 11:11:00 AM

By: Madelyn Stephen, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
Rolla, Mo. – Missouri S&T men's soccer heads back on the road this weekend for a pair of Great Lakes Valley Conference matchups. The Miners take on McKendree on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Lebanon, Ill., before heading to Springfield, Ill., on Sunday, Oct. 5, for a 2:30 p.m. contest against Illinois Springfield.

About the Miners
The Miners (4-2-1, 2-2 GLVC) split last weekend's homestand. On Friday, S&T defeated Missouri-St. Louis 2-0 behind goals from Mike Banasik (Loekkegade, Denmark/Hjoering Gymnasium) and Joao Vieira (Punta del Este, Uruguay/International College). Banasik struck early in the 10th minute off an assist from Joseph Sommer (Edwardsville, IL/Edwardsville), while Vieira sealed the win in the 76th minute on a pass from Jake Salazar-Blair (Phoenix, AZ/Desert Vista). Goalkeeper Cavitt Bruhn (Plano, TX/Plano) secured the shutout with three saves.

Two days later, S&T battled Maryville but fell 1-0 after conceding in the 67th minute. The Miners tallied 14 total shots, including four on target, while Bruhn collected six saves to keep the match within reach.

S&T ranks fourth in the GLVC in goals, averaging 1.857 per game, and also sits fourth in assists with 1.429 per game.

About the Bearcats
McKendree (3-3-2, 3-1-1 GLVC) enters the weekend unbeaten in its last four outings. The Bearcats played to a 0-0 draw with Drury on Sunday, as goalkeeper Toby Lewis turned away four shots for his second consecutive clean sheet.

Earlier in the week, McKendree downed Southwest Baptist 4-0 behind a dominant offensive display. Adam Reiniger scored twice to lead the attack, while Morgan Dance and Leo Goldschmied each added goals. Assists came from Lenny Dupouyet, Dance, Paul Moodie, and Fredrik Thulin, with Lewis making two saves in the shutout.

About the Prairie Stars
Illinois Springfield (2-5-1, 1-4 GLVC) looks to rebound after dropping two matches on the road. On Friday, the Prairie Stars fell 2-1 at Rockhurst despite an early goal from Robin Lemke Bergseth, assisted by Spencer Martin and Mahomet Doucoure. UIS was forced to play a man down for more than an hour following Doucoure's 28th-minute red card, while goalkeeper Edoardo Pinna stopped nine shots.

Two days later, UIS suffered a 2-1 setback at Southwest Baptist. Lemke Bergseth once again found the net in the 60th minute, marking his team-leading third goal of the year, while Pinna added four saves.

What's Next
S&T returns to Allgood-Bailey Stadium on Friday, Oct. 10, to host UIndy before closing the weekend against Lewis on Sunday, Oct. 12.

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