LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Bethel defeated Saint Mary 3-2 on Saturday after two second-half goals.
Connell Silmon scored at 88:27 as Bethel took the lead late.
After Saint Mary led early, Bethel generated a stretch of four shots and three corner kicks before
Erwin Navarro brought the match level in the first half. Bethel later worked through another attacking sequence with four shots and three corners in a short second-half span, though that stretch did not result in a goal. With Saint Mary ahead late,
Ricardo Navarro tied the match at 2-2 off
Hugo Duran's assist, and Silmon followed with a late goal that put the Threshers in front.
Saint Mary finished with a 25-14 edge in shots, but Bethel put 12 of its 14 attempts on goal.
Diego Medina made nine saves, and the Threshers were also credited with two defensive saves while navigating multiple Saint Mary attacking stretches.
Silmon scored the game-winning goal and put all three of his shots on goal.
Erwin Navarro added a goal on two shots, both on frame.
Ricardo Navarro scored on two shots and also recorded a defensive save.
This victory concluded the season for the Threshers.
