North Newton, Kan—Spire men's soccer emerged victorious with a 4-1 win against the Bethel College (KS) Threshers on Saturday, November 1^st on a chilly evening at Thresher Stadium in North Newton, Kansas.

The Spires took an early lead with a goal by Mario Santoro at the 12:58 mark of the first half, assisted skillfully by Fabian Duarte. This initial momentum was rapidly followed by a second goal from Rylan Nowak just minutes later at 14:34, which he secured with an assist from Santoro. The first half dominance was further cemented by Joel Herrera, who scored at 39:44, concluding the half with the Spires leading comfortably at 3-0 over the Threshers. The key defensive position was held by Angel Jacinto, who showcased a solid performance as goalie for Saint Mary with three saves to keep the Threshers at bay all evening.

In the second half, Bethel's Branden Balvanz managed to score at 52:06, marking the only goal for the Threshers. Despite this, the Spires maintained their confidence and sealed their triumph with another goal by Mario Santoro at 81:59, assisted by Rylan Nowak. This rounded off a notable match where Santoro notably contributed two goals and one assist, and Nowak also made significant contributions with one goal and one assist.

This match will conclude the Spires 2025 season in a spirited way with an overall record of 7-9-2 overall, with a conference record of 5-7-1 and an eagerness to prepare and improve for the 2026 season. The program extends its gratitude to the seniors for their leadership and perseverance and the USM community wishes them the best in their next endeavors!