Storm blank Augustana to open 2024 season

INDIANOLA, Iowa - Fueled by goals from three different players, and a clean sheet from goalie Jimmy Berna, the Storm men's soccer team defeated Augustana 3-0 on the road Friday evening.

The Storm (1-0) struck quickly, scoring the first goal of the season in the 18th minute, before breaking open the game in the second half with two more goals. Simpson outshot Augustana (0-1) 15 to seven, with nine of the Storm's shots coming on target. The defense shut down the attack of the Vikings, limiting their chances to only one shot on-goal.

GOAL SUMMARY

• Ronaldo Ordaz picked up right where he left off last season, scoring the opening goal of the year on an assist from Grant Strickler in the 18th minute
• Jackson Mears started the scoring in the second half, scoring his first in the 59th minute off an assist from Zach Kline
• Kline quickly put the game away, scoring his first goal of the season just two minutes later with an assist coming from Ordaz

TOP PERFORMERS

• Ordaz: one goal, and one assist
• Kline: one goal, and one assist
• Mears: one goal
• Berma: one save, shutout

NOTABLES

• The Storm have now won 15 straight season openers.
• Head coach Rick Isaacson has been in charge for the last 14 of those.
• The Storm have now won six straight games against Augustana, with an overall edge in the series at 10-7-3.
• The win was the 300th victory in program history. 

UP NEXT
The Storm remain on the road, traveling to Macalester College on Tuesday, Sep. 3 at 4:30 p.m.