MARSHALL, Mo. (November 23^rd, 2019) – The thirteenth overall ranked St. Thomas University Men's Soccer team (12-3-2) fell to the Missouri Valley College Vikings (14-6) on Saturday evening from Gregg Mitchell Field, 3-1, in the NAIA Opening Round Marshall Bracket final to conclude the 2019 season.
 
Bobcat Starters:
Goalkeeper – Mike Marx
Defender – Harry Molyneux (Capt.)
Defender – Max Franke
Defender – Oliver Noevik
Defender – Romario Atkinson
Midfielder – Tomas Greco
Midfielder – Tobias Rodriguez
Midfielder – Ayax Armas
Midfielder – Juan Manuel Collazo
Forward – Pedro Moreira
Forward – Federico Landaburu
 
Game Notes:

• Marx got his sixth straight start in the net, collecting a 7-1-2 record on the year.
• The Vikings stroke first as they scored off a keeper deflection in the 10^th minute to take an early lead.
• St. Thomas would quickly regather themselves and take control of the game winning in the possession column.
• They were able to put together four shots but were unlucky in getting one in the back of the net.
• The second half once again was a hot start for MVC as they scored, what would end up being the game-winning goal, just two minutes into the half making it a 20=-0 game.
• St. Thomas was continuing to push as the opportunities were flowing for them getting a good amount into the 18-yard box.
• In the 65^th minute things began to turn in favor of the Bobcats.
• Nico Luchetti took a beautiful shot into the top left corner after Moreira set him up nicely with the one touch pass.
• This brought the game within one with twenty minutes of play left.
• Shortly after, an MVC player received a red card, eliminating him from play and putting them a man down.
• STU began to attack on a consistent basis keeping the game on the Viking half and applying constant pressure.
• Towards the end of the game, three Bobcats recorded red cards leaving the setup an 8-v-10.
• The Bobcats were unable to overcome the deficit and the Vikings solidified their faith with a goal with nine seconds remaining, making it 3-1.

 
Season Highlights:

• Hottest start in program history going 6-0.
• Defeated reigning NCAA Division II Champions, Barry University.
• First time in the same season taking down both local NCAA DII opponent; Nova Southeastern University and Barry.
• Upset, at the time, ninth-ranked Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Ranked as high as twelfth in the NAIA Coaches' Poll.
• Finished second in the Sun Conference Regular Season.
• Senior captain, Harry Molyneux, recorded First-Team All-Conference honors for the third year in a row.
• Atkinson also received Honorable Mention All-Conference honors.
• Greco finished his Bobcat career on the field after battling knee surgery earlier on the year and earning the team's Champion of Character award.
• Tomas finished with 33-points in his career as a part of the STU team.
• Molyneux's and Greco's Bobcat stint included back-to-back conference tournament championships (2016-17), while being a part of the best season in program history in 2017.
• We thank the 2019 seniors for all that they have done in Bobcat uniform!

 
This concludes the 2019 season and we appreciate all of the support we received this season from all over, Go Bobcats!