BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — Macalester extended its winning streak to six games with a commanding 5-1 victory over visiting Bethel (MN) on Friday. The home student-athletes, riding a 13-4 record, overwhelmed their conference opponents through clinical finishing and defensive control. Bethel (MN), which entered 10-5-3, managed only one goal despite six corner kicks.
Ondieki Maina opened scoring in the 24th minute, giving Macalester an early advantage. Kasdan Blattman doubled the lead in the 31st minute with an assist from Chris Frantz, establishing the tone for a dominant first half. The Macalester scholar-athletes controlled possession and limited Bethel (MN) to five shots on goal through 45 minutes.
Blattman struck again in the 54th minute, assisted by Maina, extending Macalester's advantage to 3-0 early in the second half. The forward's two-goal performance showcased the offensive firepower that has propelled the home team's recent success. Maina added another assist on Milan Shah's 78th-minute goal, demonstrating Macalester's balanced attacking approach.
Roy Kyle answered for Bethel (MN) in the 85th minute, providing the visiting Royals their lone goal. The late strike offered minimal consolation in a lopsided contest where Macalester's superior execution proved decisive. Shah's earlier goal in the 78th minute had effectively sealed the outcome.
Macalester's shot advantage proved telling: the