Warriors Shutout Pilots in 2015 NCCAA National Championship Game
Southern Wesleyan won its second NCCAA National Championship in three years in its 2-0 victory over Bethel College.
The Warriors first scored at the 10:24 mark as Michel Herszenhout put Sam Rowden's pass into the upper right corner of the net. Rowden scored a goal of his own at the 51:55 mark off a pass from Marcelo Vargas.
Ruben Rodriguez made 12 saves in the game. He was also the starting goalie for Southern Wesleyan in the 2013 NCCAA Championship game where he had four saves and also helped the Warriors post a shutout.
"So proud of the boys and all the hard work they have put in this season," said Warriors Head Coach Camilo Rodriguez. "It was an awesome game against a very good and organized Bethel team. I am blessed to be a part of this family."
Southern Wesleyan went undefeated in the tournament as they defeated Bethesda University 3-0 and Southwestern Christian 2-1 in pool play. They won the rematch against Southwestern Christian in the semi-finals 2-0. They only allowed one goal in the entire tournament.