Messiah Cruises Past Rochester Into Elite Eight
Posted: 3/12/2008
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Grantham, PA -- Defending national champion Messiah College scored two goals early in the second half and rolled to a 6-0 win over Rochester in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III playoffs.

Nick Thompson scored three goals for the Falcons, who improved to 20-2. Messiah plays Montclair State University in the national quarterfinals with a berth at the Final Four at stake.

Thompson's header at 38:25 broke a 0-0 tie. He made it 2-0 just 3:48 into the second half. Geoff Pezon increased the lead to 3-0 at 54:56.

Messiah outshot the Yellowjackets 15-6. Michael Peacock made four saves in goal. Messiah's Jared Clugton made one save and his defense cleared one ball off the line.

Courtesy University of Rochester Athletics.

Time
Team
Goal
Assist
38:25
MESSIAH
 Nick Thompson Eric Frey
48:48
MESSIAH
 Nick Thompson Patrick Lenehan
54:56
MESSIAH
 Geoff Pezon (unassisted)
61:41
MESSIAH
 Nick Thompson Kai Kasiguran
81:52
MESSIAH
 Sean Cunningham (unassisted)
87:40
MESSIAH
 Mike Rinker Calvin Todd