Strickler’s gamewinner lifts Simpson over Loras

INDIANOLA, Iowa – Grant Strickler's go-ahead score in the 73rd minute led the Simpson College men's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Loras, helping the Storm collect three crucial points in American Rivers Conference play.

Ian Macrae struck first for the Storm in the 27th minute, marking the only goal of a tightly contested first half. Loras (7-4-6, 3-1-1 A-R-C) equalized after the break with a penalty kick from Dani Galiana Torres. However, just 10 minutes later, Simpson responded when Zach Kline delivered a well-placed corner kick, which Strickler buried into the corner to seal the win. 

Mason Chaplin contributed two crucial saves, helping the Storm (6-7-2, 2-2-1 A-R-C) rise to a tie for fourth place in the conference standings alongside Central.

NOTES

• The Storm have won two straight over the Duhawks as well as three of the last five.
• Iain Macrae now has two goals on the year, while Grant Strickler scored his first.

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