Tarwo Konbloa

The night was wet, cold, snowy and full of wintry fun for the Hope men's soccer team.

The Flying Dutchmen scored in each half to beat Olivet 2-0 Thursday in the semifinals of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament.

Second-seeded Hope (16-4-1 overall) advanced to play at top-seeded Calvin in Saturday's noon championship match. The winner earns the MIAA"s bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament.

Freshman forward Josh Hagene of Caledonia (East Kentwood HS) struck first in the 33^rd minute by scoring from 12 yards out. Junior midfielder Tarwo Konbloa of Kentwood (East Kentwood HS) had the assist on Hagene's sixth goal of the season.

Junior midfielder Cameron Dice of Allendale (Hudsonville Unity Christian HS) tacked on his fifth goal in the season in the 86^th minute. It was unassisted and came from 12 yards out.

Sophomore goalie Ethan Beswick of Grand Haven (Grand Haven HS) posted Hope's sixth shutout of the season. He made seven saves.