Box Score MANKATO, Minn. – Sophomore Max Busch (Odenthal, Germany) became Bethany Lutheran's career leader in goals in the 4-3 win over Martin Luther Thursday.
Busch tied the career mark of 29 with his score at 25:04 on a pass from freshman Cameron Brookfield (Cheshire, England). He became the all-time leader with his tally at 39:39. The record of 29 was set by Joe Nuah from 2008-11.
Busch finished with four goals on the day, which tied the single-game school record, which he has done on two previous occasions last season.
The Vikings led 3-0 at halftime and recorded their final score early in the second half at 51:54. The Knights scored three unanswered goals, but BLC was able to hold off a further rally.
Goal Summary
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1. 16:10 BLCMS Max Busch (3) Penalty kick
2. 25:04 BLCMS Max Busch (4) Cameron Brookfield Tap in
3. 39:39 BLCMS Max Busch (5) (unassisted) Dribbled through everyone
4. 51:54 BLCMS Max Busch (6) (unassisted)
5. 63:19 MLC Isaias Santos (1) David Martin
6. 67:30 MLC David Martin (1) (unassisted) Off the bar rebound score
7. 69:26 MLC Isaias Santos (2) Nathan Pausma
Bethany owned the advantages in shots (22-11) and corner kicks (10-1).
BLC returns to the field Saturday as it will travel to face Northland at 3:30 p.m.