September 1

Men's soccer comes back to defeat Central

Andrew Clement Jacob Helling
Senior forward Jacob Helling picked up where he left off last season with a goal and an assist as the Pipers scored twice in the second half to defeat Central 2-1 Friday afternoon in Pella, Iowa.

Helling was named All-MIAC first team and All-West Region third team last season after scoring 11 goals and five assists in 2005. On Friday, he set up Drew Lukas for the game-tying goal at the 51:48 mark of the second half. Helling added the game-winner at 86:07 to give the Pipers (1-0) a 2-1 lead.

Central (0-1), whowas favored to win the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the league's pre-season coaches' poll, netted the game’s first goal on a Cody Stoermer tally at the 20:13.

Junior goalkeeper Andrew Clement made 10 saves in the contest to earn the win. Dutch goalkeeper Greg Foote stopped five shots in the loss. Central held an 11-7 edge in shots on goal in the game.

The Pipers will next play at Coe College on Saturday afternoon. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

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