Historic season ends with loss to Fontbonne

CARLINVILLE — The Blackburn College men’s soccer team’s season came to a close Tuesday, following a loss to Fontbonne in the SLIAC conference tournament.

Both teams had a feel for each other throughout the first half with neither team able to break the 0-0 deadlock.

The Griffins outshot the Beavers 11-6 during that half, while Blackburn was only able to attempt a single shot on goal. The Griffins were able to get three.

The deadlock was broken in the 54th minute, as Fontbonne opened the scoring via a penalty kick from Trent Calvert.

The Beavers would respond back with a Zibo Siamsipa goal in the 64th minute, typing the match at one apiece. The goal was Siamsipa’s 12th of the season via an assist from Yoyo De Leon

Fontbonne nailed the game-winning goal in the 84th minute via a shot from Zack Lyeki.

The loss marks the end of an impressive 12-9 record for the 2021 season. The mark ties the previous record for season wins set back in the early 2000s.

Head coach Rob Steinkuehler will begin the offseason process in hopes of continuing what he created this season.

The team will resume action shortly after the new year as part of their spring season.

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