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Seth Walters blocks the soccer ball with his chest. Seth Walters blocks the soccer ball with his chest.
Seth Walters blocks the soccer ball with his chest.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Jackson Mindling kicks the soccer ball between two Calvin players. Jackson Mindling kicks the soccer ball between two Calvin players.
Jackson Mindling kicks the soccer ball between two Calvin players.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Matthew Davidson heads up field. Matthew Davidson heads up field.
Matthew Davidson heads up field.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Jackson Mindling kicks the ball at midfield. Jackson Mindling kicks the ball at midfield.
Jackson Mindling kicks the ball at midfield.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Jackson Mindling goes up to head a soccer ball. Jackson Mindling goes up to head a soccer ball.
Jackson Mindling goes up to head a soccer ball.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Seth Walters waits to see where a soccer header lands. Seth Walters waits to see where a soccer header lands.
Seth Walters waits to see where a soccer header lands.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Micah Wieland kicks a shot on net. Micah Wieland kicks a shot on net.
Micah Wieland kicks a shot on net.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Three Hope forwards surround a Calvin defender. Three Hope forwards surround a Calvin defender.
Three Hope forwards surround a Calvin defender.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
The Flying Dutchmen celebrate a goal. The Flying Dutchmen celebrate a goal.
The Flying Dutchmen celebrate a goal.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Seth Walters heads the soccer ball. Seth Walters heads the soccer ball.
Seth Walters heads the soccer ball.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Daniel Morgan dives for a save. Daniel Morgan dives for a save.
Daniel Morgan dives for a save.
Photo Credit: Steven M. Herppich
Pictured, Daniel Morgan
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Calvin CALVIN (8-2-1, 0-0-1)
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Hope HOPE (4-5-2, 0-0-1)
Calvin CALVIN
(8-2-1, 0-0-1)
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Final
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Hope HOPE
(4-5-2, 0-0-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Calvin CALVIN 1 0 1
Hope HOPE 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Alan Babbitt

Men's Soccer Battles Calvin to a 1-1 Draw

A first-half strike from forward Seth Wolters and five second-half saves from sophomore goalkeeper Daniel Morgan lifted the Hope College men's soccer team to a 1-1 draw against Calvin University in Tuesday's MIAA opener.

The crowd of 1,016 at Van Andel Soccer Stadium was the fifth-largest to see an NCAA Division III game this season.

The draw was the second in the past three matches between the two teams. They entered the season ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in the MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll.

"We're not OK with the tie. We wanted to win the game and expected to win the game," head coach David Blahnik said. "At the same time, it's a rivalry game. There's always going to be ups and downs. We're going to have moments; they're going to have moments. Two extremely talented teams that are going to go back and forth.

"Even though we don't like ties in the soccer world, the games have been pretty close lately — two top teams going after each other. Kudos to Coach Ryan Souders and their team; they're a great team. We're going to keep grinding and push through."

Hope (4-5-2 overall) struck first after early control of possession set up Wolters (St. Joseph, Michigan / St. Joseph) for his fourth goal of the season.

Wolters buried a rebound in the 25th minute after Knights goalkeeper Zac Moore turned away rapid-fire shots from sophomore Benjamin Smitley (Wyoming, Michigan / Grand Rapids Catholic Central) and junior Micah Wieland (Bristol, Indiana / Northridge).

Calvin (8-2-1) answered quickly. Zac Brooks scored the tying goal 1 ½ minutes later from 12 yards out on the wing off a feed from Matt Torrell.

The Flying Dutchmen finished with a 12-8 shot advantage, but Calvin flipped control after halftime. The Knights held Hope without a shot in the second half while attempting 13 of their own.

Calvin had a second-half go-ahead goal waved off by an offside call. Morgan made several clutch saves, including one late that he deflected off the crossbar.

"Dan was a beast," Blahnik said. "He hasn't played in a couple of weeks because of an injury, but he knew he was ready and wanted to be in this game. We trust him, and he did exactly what we knew he was capable of doing. He kept us in the game at moments, just like their keeper did."

Hope's next game is Saturday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. at The University of Olivet.
 
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