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MSOC vs. Ill Wesleyan
Kayleigh Wieska
3
Winner Ill. Wesleyan IWU (6-6-4, 3-3-2)
2
Carthage CAR (11-6-2, 4-3-1)
Winner
Ill. Wesleyan IWU
(6-6-4, 3-3-2)
3
Final
2
Carthage CAR
(11-6-2, 4-3-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ill. Wesleyan IWU 0 3 3
Carthage CAR 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Firebirds Fall Short in CCIW Championship Match

KENOSHA, Wis. - The Carthage men's soccer team fell against the No. 6 seed Illinois Wesleyan 3-2 during the championship game of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin(CCIW) Tournament. 

The Basics
  • Final score:  Illinois Wesleyan 3 - Carthage2
  • Location: Kenosha, Wisconsin-  Art Keller Field
  • Records: Carthage 11-5-2 (4-3-1 CCIW) - Illinois Wesleyan 5-6-5 (3-3-2 CCIW)
How it Happened
  • The Firebirds' offense got off to a hot start with Aidan Crowder scoring in the 18th minute to give Carthage the lead 1-0. 
  • In the second half, Aidan Crowder, assisted by Mason McCaw and Mickey Reilly, extended the Firebirds' lead to 2-0 with a goal in the 58th minute.
  • The Titans gained momentum and scored three goals in the second half to take the lead 3-2 heading into the last five minutes of the game. 
  • Though the Firebirds fought hard to draw even, Illinois Wesleyan took the victory 3-2. 
High Flyers Coachs Remarks
"The boys were absolutely outstanding tonight and they deserved more than the scoreline shows. I'm proud of the spirit and the leadership within the team and we will come back stronger."

Team Results
  • The Firebirds await to see if they will play in the NCAA Tournament. 
  • The NCAA Selection Show is scheduled to debut on Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m. CT.
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