Box Score NEW ULM, Minn. -- The Bethany Lutheran men's soccer team defeated Martin Luther 7-1 to open the season Wednesday. This game also counts in the conference standings, as the UMAC slate now features a true double round-robin format.

Junior Max Busch (Odenthal, Germany) led the Vikings with three goals on the day. This marked the third-straight contest he tallied at least a hat trick in the series against the Knights.

BLC's seven goals tied the mark for the most goals scored in a game against MLC.

Bethany led 4-1 at halftime. With his first score of the game, Busch now stands atop the career leader list in game-winning goals. He was tied at nine with Joe Nuah (2008-11) entering the season.

Scoring summary
3:30       BLC        Van De Kolk,Mick, high right, GOAL
16:24     BLC        Busch,Max, high right, GOAL; Assist by BLC Castanon,Julio
22:01     BLC        Busch,Max, low center, GOAL; Assist by BLC Quadrio Curzio,Agnostino
28:35     MLC       Santos,Isaias, high center, GOAL
40:34     BLC        Hansson,Eirik, low left, GOAL; Assist by BLC Abreu,Tomas
45:34     BLC        Abreu,Tomas, high right, GOAL
56:16     BLC        Busch,Max, high left, GOAL; Assist by BLC Abreu,Bernardo
83:26     BLC        Nkoy,Beni, low left, GOAL
 
Junior Mason Steffen (Kiel, Wis.) earned the win in goal.
 
The Vikings continue their two-game road trip Saturday against Buena Vista at 2:30 p.m.