Swenson scores twice, but Oles stumble at BU

Mike Ludwig
October 8, 2008

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. - The St. Olaf men's soccer team lost a 3-2 game at Bethel University despite two goals from forward Nathan Swenson.

Swenson gave the Oles a 1-0 lead with his goal, on an assist from Sam Harrington, at the 10:10 mark in the first half.

Bethel then rattled off three straight scores,including two from Randon Sommars, to claim a 3-0 lead.

Swenson's second goal got the Oles within 3-2 with just over 20 minutes to play but St. Olaf, which outshot Bethel 16-7, went scoreless the rest of the way.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.