TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's soccer team jumped in front of Rose-Hulman in the first half, but the Engineers scored twice in the final 35 minutes for a 2-1 on Saturday, Oct. 28. Bluffton saw its 2023 season come to an end in the HCAC tournament for the third straight season, going 7-8-2. RHIT (11-5-2) moves into the Heartland Conference semis at Hanover College on Wednesday afternoon.

Sophomore Leonardo Campos (Santiago, Chile/Campbellsville University) put Bluffton on top at the 32:21 mark, giving the Beavers a 1-0 lead which held through the first 45 minutes.

It was still a 1-0 lead when Owen Trudt nailed the equalizer just over 11 minutes into the second half. After Caleb Urban dished it to Trudt for Rose's first goal, he was on the receiving end in minute 80 when Elijah Harderson served him up what turned out to be the game winner.

Rose finished with a 15-7 advantage in shots, but just 6-3 on frame. The home team forced five more corner kicks (9-4) and the Beavers were whistled for three more fouls (10-7) RHIT racked up nine of the 10 offsides calls on Saturday afternoon. 

Jackson Clark (Mount Blanchard/Riverdale) put both of his shots on frame for the Beavers. Fellow junior Angel Velasco-Urbina (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay) finished with four saves against the Engineers.

Continue to check the Bluffton Men's Soccer webpage over the coming weeks for updated record books and All-Heartland Conference selections.

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