Men's Soccer
Ricky Esparza

Men's Soccer

Big Blue Men’s Soccer Secures a Road Win at Principia

Box Score The Millikin men's soccer team picked up its second win of the season with a 3-1 road victory over Principia College on Tuesday, September 16.
 
The Panthers struck first in the 5th minute, but Millikin responded quickly. In the 22nd minute, senior Landon Welch netted the equalizer off an assist from his brother, Aidan Welch, leveling the match at 1-1.
 
Millikin generated steady pressure with 21 shots, including 10 on target. A breakthrough came in the 86th minute when junior Bryce Davis netted a setup from Landon Welch to put the Big Blue in front. Just minutes later, freshman Blake Helvey added insurance, scoring off an assist from Davis.
 
Defensively, the Big Blue back line stayed sharp, limiting Principia to 9 total shots. Goalkeeper Chase Mandra recorded three saves during the matchup.
 
Offensively, Davis paced the attack with six shots, while Olav Kaldahl added four. Nick Orr and Noah Horner each contributed dangerous chances as well.
 
With the win, Millikin improves to 2-3-0 on the season. The Big Blue will return to action on September 19, at Bradley University looking to continue building momentum.
 
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Bryce Davis

#35 Bryce Davis

F
5' 11"
Junior
Noah Horner

#3 Noah Horner

D
5' 6"
Senior
Olav Kaldahl

#7 Olav Kaldahl

F
5' 11"
Junior
Chase Mandra

#1 Chase Mandra

GK
6' 0"
Senior
Nick Orr

#6 Nick Orr

M
6' 6"
Senior
Aidan Welch

#22 Aidan Welch

M
5' 10"
Sophomore
Landon Welch

#2 Landon Welch

M
5' 10"
Senior
Blake Helvey

#19 Blake Helvey

F
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Bryce Davis

#35 Bryce Davis

5' 11"
Junior
F
Noah Horner

#3 Noah Horner

5' 6"
Senior
D
Olav Kaldahl

#7 Olav Kaldahl

5' 11"
Junior
F
Chase Mandra

#1 Chase Mandra

6' 0"
Senior
GK
Nick Orr

#6 Nick Orr

6' 6"
Senior
M
Aidan Welch

#22 Aidan Welch

5' 10"
Sophomore
M
Landon Welch

#2 Landon Welch

5' 10"
Senior
M
Blake Helvey

#19 Blake Helvey

6' 0"
Freshman
F