NORTH NEWTON - The Kansas Wesleyan Men's Soccer team recorded its third consecutive shutout as the Coyotes opened the KCAC portion of the season with a 2-0 win over the Bethel College Threshers on Wednesday night at Thresher Stadium.
The Coyotes have not allowed a goal in nearly 298 minutes of match time marking back to a 62nd minute goal in the September 3 match against Central Christian.
The first half was controlled by the Coyotes even though no goals were scored by either side. The Coyotes outshot Bethel 5-1 in the first 45 minutes.
Wesleyan got things going in the 52nd minute as Bethel committed a foul inside the penalty area drawing a try from the spot. Noel Zimbeva took the penalty and converted putting KWU up 1-0.
The Coyotes extended the lead in the 62nd minute. Brennen Lamont sent one in right in front of goal off a pass from Seth Flores.
KWU outshot Bethel 15-4 for the match and 10-3 in the second half. Five shots by ZImbeva led the way for the Coyotes.
Shae Wirt had two saves in goal while recording the shutout.