Box Score ALBION, Mich. – Albion College faced an uphill battle after surrendering a goal in the 26th minute and, despite its efforts to score the equalizer late in regulation, it came away with a 4-2 loss to Alma College in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's soccer action at Alumni Field.
The Britons trailed 3-2 when Stefan Isaevski finished a Joan Tomas pass from 28 minutes to play.
Micah Cross placed a pair of shots on goal and Joel Zaretti also forced Alma goalkeeper Garrison Mast to make a save in the final 9 ½ minutes of regulation.
Alma generated scoring opportunities early, getting a pair of shots from Noah Canlas. The Scots broke through on a score by Tanner Parrett.
Albion produced the equalizer in the 36th minute when defender Daniel Akhimien got his head on a Micah Cross pass.
It took Alma only three minutes to regain the lead as Josh Stauffer scored.
Alma extended the margin to 3-1 on Benjamin Polehna's goal in the 53rd minute.
Alma finished the scoring on Brian Ganton's goal in the final minute.
Alma finished the match with an 11-10 edge in shots, although shots on goal were 8-5 in favor of Albion. Cross generated four shots on goal.
Albion, 6-5-1 overall and 1-1 against MIAA rivals, will play at home again at 7 p.m. Wednesday against Adrian College.
Photograph by Wildhare Photography
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Joe and Julie Serra have given a $5 million leadership gift to launch a fundraising initiative to make two dreams a reality. The first is a newly expanded fitness and student activity facility at the site of the current Dow Recreation and Wellness Center. The second is a new or renovated facility for the volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball teams that currently call Kresge Gymnasium home.
The College is continuing to raise funds in support of both projects. To learn more, call 517/629-0446 or email advancement@albion.edu.
