St. Olaf Tops Carleton in MIAC Men's Soccer Final; Headed to NCAA Tourney

David Rosenthal's goal with 3:43 left in the second period of overtime clinched first ever MIAC playoff title, as the Oles defeated cross-town rival 3-2 Saturday afternoon at Rolf Mellby Field.

With the score knotted at 2-2, Rosenthal gained control of the ball about 30 yards from goal and took a couple touches before unleashing a shot from just outside the box that nestled in the lower left corner of the goal, leaving Carleton goalie James Neher with no chance. The goal was unassisted and was Rosenthal's second of the game and 14th of the year. Not only did his 14th tally clinch the title for the Oles but it set a new school record for goals in a season, breaking John Zietlow's mark of 13 set in 2008.

The Oles won the MIAC playoffs for the first time in school history. The four-team playoff tournament was first held in 2004.

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