Mars Hill, N.C.- The Limestone men's soccer team will play Mars Hill in the round of 32 of the DII NCAA National Tournament at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24
th at Meares Stadium.
Key Players:
Leading the charge wasÂ
Mark Radoki, (Biberbach, Germany). Leading the charge was a graduate forward whose agility and precision made him a formidable opponent. Mark played in all 18 games, scoring 11 goals and assisting 5 times, amassing 27 points. His leadership on the field was unmatched, and he became a role model for younger players.
Another graduate forward,
Claudel N'Goubou, (Auray, France). Another graduate forward was known for his speed and tactical intelligence. In 17 games, he scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists, contributing 19 points to the team's success. Claudel's ability to read the game and make crucial plays was a key factor in many of their victories.
Stefan Roeb, (Königswinter, Germany). A graduate defender was a stalwart in defense. He played 17 games, scoring 1 goal and making 12 assists, totaling 14 points. Stefan's defensive skills and knack for setting goals made him an invaluable asset to the team.
Hugo Vien, (Marseille, France). was the engine of the team. In 16 games, he scored 6 goals and assisted 2 times, earning 14 points. Hugo's versatility and endurance allowed him to control the midfield and support both the defense and the attack.
The backbone of the team's defense was their freshman goalkeeper,Â
Nikolaj Bertelsen (Vejle, Denmark
). Playing in all 18 games, Nikolaj's remarkable reflexes and composure under pressure helped maintain a solid defense, reflected in his impressive GAA of 0.56. His performances between the posts were often the difference between victory and defeat.
Game Notes:
- Limestone has defeated Mars Hill three times, lost once, and tied once out of the last five games.
- The Saints have made an appearance in the NCAA tournament 3 out of the last four years.
- Mars Hill will be making its first appearance in the tournament in the last four years.
- Stefan Roeb ranked in the top ten assists in the nation.
- Limestone is ranked 7th in scoring offense with 2.72.
- The Saints have been ranked 2nd with 12 shutouts out of 18 games
Live Stats:Â
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