Minneapolis, Minn. – The Macalester College men's soccer started their run in the MIAC playoffs tonight. The Scots traveled to play Augsburg University. Earlier in the season, the Scots lost a close battle to the Auggies, 1-0. However, tonight, the Scots came out on top with a 3-2 victory.
 
The game started off back-and-forth. Both teams looked to take their chances. Towards the middle of the half, the Scots began to pick up momentum. The Scots were rewarded with a goal from senior Omar Anwar (St. Paul, Minn./Roseville Area) in the 25^th minute. The Scots kept up the pressure, and took a 1-0 lead into the break.
 
The second half was a battle until the end. The Auggies answered back in the 49^th minute, tying the game at one. Then, the Auggies took the lead in the 63^rd minute. However, the Scots never gave up. Macalester continued to press forward and in the 73^rd minute, junior Silas Southworth (Lancaster, N.H./White Mountains Regional) brought the Scots back level with Augsburg. Then, five minutes later, senior Jack Muller (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) had his shot bounce off the post and fall into the path of fellow senior Danny Peak (Marion, Iowa/Linn-Mar), who blasted the ball into the back of the Augsburg net and lifted the Scots over the Auggies.
 
Senior goalkeeper Cade Fink (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield North) made six saves on the night, helping the Scots to the 3-2 victory. The Scots move on to the semifinals, where they will face Carleton on the road. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 3.