RAPID CITY, SD – The Adams State University men's soccer team played its final game of the season on Sunday against South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The Grizzlies lost 2-1 in a close overtime matchup.
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The game was a back and forth contest as SDSMT capitalized in the 39
th minute on a Brandon Lind goal. The Grizzlies struck back in 57
th minute when
Mario Castro led
Leo Barba with a crisp pass leading to the equalizer. Barba led the team in goals this season with five.
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The remainder of regulation favored both defenses as both offenses were kept out of the back of the net. In regulation, both teams had 11 total shots apiece.
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It did not take long for the Hardrockers to end the game in extra time, as Justin Barkow found the back of the net in the 95
th minute.
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Adams State had their fair share of fouls with 23 and three yellow cards compared to the Hardrockers seven fouls with one yellow card.
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Despite the loss, the Grizzlies had the most wins in a season in school history with seven, while finishing 8
th in the Rocky Athletic Conference standings. Â
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