Sabercats Best Crusaders in NCCAA Matchup

LANSING, Mich. - On a day where everything seemed to go in for the Sabercats, MBU emerged with a decisive win over the Crusaders of Great Lakes Christian. At the end of the day, the Sabercats put 23 goals past the short-handed Crusaders.

The Basics

• Result: Sabercats 23-0 Crusaders
• Location: Lansing, Mich.
• Venue: Great Lakes Christian College
• Sabercats: now 2-5

How it Happened

• The Sabercats put five goals in in the opening 15 minutes, as precise crossing and finishing set the tone for the high-scoring day
• Wira Wama led the way in the early goings, as the Papua New Guinea native chalked up two goals and four assists
• The Sabercats had seven players score in the first half as they led 10-0 at the break.
• Steven Thompson began the scoring in the second half, as all five goals came in the second act for the Brighton, Illinois native
• Kevin Risma and John Zockoll finished their hat-tricks in the second half by adding to their first-half tallies
• Andrew Ice added three goals of his own to move his season tally to four goals.
• After a baker's dozen goals went in in the second half, the Sabercats had completed their victory to move to 1-1 in NCCAA play

By the Numbers/Side Notes

• The Sabercats rattled off 34 shots and enjoyed 13 corner kicks
• Steven Thompson's five goals is the new program record for goals in a game
• Caleb Hockema earned his first start in Blue and Gold
• Kevin Risma, Brett Cournoyer, John Zockoll, Andrew Ice, and Steven Thompson all recorded hat-tricks
• Wama (4), Cournoyer (3), and Ice (3) all had multiple assists
• Andrew Taylor and Randal Larson shared the shutout

From Coach Pill

"We played well against a Great Lakes team who was valiant in their effort. We look forward to playing Grace Tomorrow."

Up Next

• The Sabercats travel north to Wyoming, Michigan to take on the Tigers of Grace Bible College tomorrow at 1:00 PM
• The game will be a rematch of the 2015 Midwest Regional Semifinal, where the Tigers pulled off the upset win 2-1
• The match will be streamed live at this location courtesy of Grace Bible College