Dalton Christopher
Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Media
dchristopher@transy.edu

LEXINGTON, KY - Men's Soccer celebrated their four seniors in a 5-2 victory over Berea College at Pat Deacon Stadium Sunday. 

JT Roden landed an incredible set of back to back goals to start the action on Sunday. At 11:03, Roden was assisted by Nick Haskins on the first goal, and at 11:35 he scored again, assisted by Dylan Barnes. Another Pioneer goal, scored by Nathan White at 33:55, would give Transylvania a 3-0 lead at the half. 

Gus Dickman opened the second half with his first goal of the afternoon, assisted by Barnes, at 47:17. Berea would find their offense minutes later, with Carlos Bennett finding Berea's first goal of the afternoon at 50:29. Minutes later, Tobore Takpor would score for the Mountaineers at 54:36 to cut the Transy lead to 4-2. 

Transylvania would seal the win with a final goal at 72:19 from Gus Dickman, assisted by Leo Bill, for the 5-2 HCAC victory for the Pioneers. 

Head Coach Ben Federici was proud of the HCAC victory against a tough Berea team. 

"I'm reallly happy with the way we started today," said Federici. "Berea is a dangerous team as they proved with two quick goals in the second half. To have the offensive performance we did was huge."

Prior to the game, Transylvania recognized their four seniors: Andrew Ballard, Trent Fry, Jake Renneker and Henry Roetker. 

"Several individuals could be recognized today, but most important are our seniors," Federici said. "It has been fun to work with all four of those guys since I got the job, I am incredibly thankful for their efforts and trust. Love is a pillar for our program and it is easy to love those guys."

Up next for Transy is a matchup with HCAC opponent Rose-Hulman in Terre Haute, Indiana on Saturday, October 5th at 3:30 p.m.

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