Box Score
Gustavus Adolphus scored off a set piece in the 38th minute and held off Macalester for a 1-0 victory in St. Paul and a share of first place in the final MIAC standings.
The Gusties head into next week's four-team conference playoffs at 14-2-1 overall and 8-1-1 in the MIAC (tying co-champ Carleton for their 13th all-time crown), while Macalester wraps up its campaign with a 4-13-1 overall mark and 2-8 MIAC record.
The contest was defensive-minded for the most part and evenly played. Each team managed just two shots on goal, with Macalester holding a 12-7 advantage in total tries. Zach Schmith accounted for the only goal – his first of the season – at 37:11. Four yellow cards were handed out, including four to the Scots.
Photo above: Macalester all-conference midfielder Robin Forslund.