MANKATO, Minn. – In just his third season, junior Max Busch (Odenthal, Germany) became the career leader in yet another category in the 8-1 win over North Central.
 
With his penalty kick just 10: 13 into the contest, he became Bethany Lutheran's career leader with six to date. He moved past the five set by Samuel Duran (2016-19).
 
The win moved the Vikings' win streak to three as they are now 4-4 overall and 4-0 in UMAC games.
 
Freshman Ben Klausen (Norway) netted his first collegiate goal at 6:14, and then helped BLC double the margin a minute and a half later as he connected on a pass from Busch.
 
After Busch's PK, Bethany scored three more to lead 6-0 at halftime, which included the first collegiate tally from freshman Gianluca Trastulli (Rome, Italy).
 
The Rams ended the shutout at 67:45, but were unable to compile a further rally.
 
Scoring summary
1.    6:14 BLCMS    Ben Klausen   (unassisted)                            
 2.    7:40 BLCMS    Ben Klausen              Max Busch                               
 3.   10:13 BLCMS    Max Busch                Penalty kick
 4.   16:44 BLCMS    Mick Van De Kolk         Ben Klausen                             
 5.   32:11 BLCMS    Jamie Smith              Cameron Brookfield                       
 6.   34:56 BLCMS    Gianluca Trastulli       (unassisted)                            
 7.   47:23 BLCMS    Mick Van De Kolk         (unassisted)                            
 8.   67:45 NCUMS    Lebsack, Elliot          (unassisted)                            
 9.   85:15 BLCMS    Benjamin Phillips        (unassisted)                            
 
 
BLC held the advantage in shots (25-13), shots on goal (15-4), and corner kicks (8-3).
 
The Vikings conclude the homestand Saturday against Northwestern at 2 p.m.