WPU Off to Best Start in School History with CCSJ Shutout

Angelo Kelly scored his first goal of the year in the 20th minute

Oskaloosa–The offense has not clicked yet, but that has not prevented the Statesmen men’s soccer team from its best start ever as WPU defeated Calumet-St. Joseph (Ind.) 1-0 in the finale of the WPU Classic Sunday.

The Statesmen, who are 4-0 for the first time ever, posted their third-consecutive shutout and have allowed just one goal in over 371 minutes of play this fall.

The home team held a marginal 9-8 advantage in shots, but had the day’s only score when Angelo Kelly (Jr., Ottumwa, Iowa, Physical Education) slipped a left-footed unassisted attempt into the far corner at the 19:54 mark.

Luiz Teles (So., Picarres, Brazil, Undecided) paced the offense with three shots, while Mason Bandy (Sr., Calgary, Alberta, Biology) tallied his third-straight shutout with two saves. The Crimson Wave (2-2) gave WPU some scares late in a physical battle that featured 41 fouls (seven yellow cards).

Next Up: William Penn travels to Bellevue, Neb. Wednesday to face Bellevue in non-conference action at 5 p.m.