Soccer defeats Evangel at home
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
October 20, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Showcase, Sports, Women's Soccer
Women’s Soccer The Baker women’s soccer team defeated Evangel in a 2-0 shutout victory Wednesday night at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats victory against Crusaders is their first win this month, after a string of ties and losses against Heart opponents. Both teams remained scoreless in the f...
Soccer continues Heart winning streak
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports, Women's Soccer
Men’s Soccer It took a big second half from the Baker men’s soccer team to defeat Grand View 4-3 on the road Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats were able to continue their unbeaten streak in the Heart conference by scoring three goals in the second half after trading goals in the first half. The...
Soccer earns two against Graceland
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 22, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports, Women's Soccer
Women’s Soccer The Baker women’s soccer team picked up its second win of the season Wednesday, against the Graceland Yellowjackets, in a 2-0 victory at Liston Stadium. The Wildcats filled the first half with seven shots, but the ’Cats weren’t able to capitalize until the 45th minute of the ga...
No. 12 Baker defeats Clarke 2-0 in Heart opener
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
Despite a lightning delay causing the game to end in the 73rd minute, the No. 12 Wildcats opened Heart of America Athletic Conference play with a 2-0 win over Clark University in the final Homecoming game at Liston Stadium Saturday night. Baker powered over the Pride throughout the entirety of the...
Didic begins training with Sporting KC
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
January 30, 2017
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
Baker alumnus Amer Didic lays out his cleats in the living room by the door. It’s Saturday night, and while other 20-somethings may be spending the week’s paycheck out on the town, Didic stares at an empty suitcase. In just two days, Didic and his suitcase will be on a plane to Tucson, Arizona, where...
Baker men’s soccer season ends in NAIA opening round
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
November 20, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The Baker men’s soccer team had its postseason cut short after a 2-0 loss to the Midland Warriors Saturday night during an NAIA opening-round match Saturday night. Thwarting Baker’s offensive efforts, Warriors’ goalkeeper Shazz Heale managed seven saves for the night. Sophomore Steeve Pouna...
Men’s soccer gets No. 3 seed for postseason
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
November 2, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The Baker men’s soccer team heads into postseason play with a No. 3 seed in the 2016 Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament. After finishing the season 13-3-2 overall and going 9-1-2 in conference play, the Wildcats will now face the Grand View Vikings at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Liston Stadium. In...
Men’s soccer scores nine goals in two road games
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
October 15, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The men’s soccer team has proven to be tough competition in the Heart of America Athletic Conference as well as an offensive powerhouse in its last two games away from home. Coach Nate Houser says it’s great to see guys start to score goals. “I think we’ve been able to take better advantage...
Double overtime ends in tie for men’s soccer team
Story by Chad Mullen, Writer
October 4, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The No. 10 Baker men’s soccer team is now 7-2-2 on the season after tying with William Penn University on Saturday, 1-1. With a 3-0-2 Heart of America Athletic Conference record, the Wildcats are fourth in the conference standings, behind Grand View University, Central Methodist University and MidAmerica...
Men’s soccer shuts out MNU 3-0 on Rivalry Night
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 28, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
Coming off a 1-1 tie against Culver-Stockton last weekend, the Baker men’s soccer team was looking for redemption against rival MidAmerica Nazarene Tuesday night at Liston Stadium. After their previous game was cut short, the Wildcats were looking for a full 90 with a victory at the end. Junior Blake...
Men’s soccer wins 3-2 in double overtime
Story by Bailey Conklin, Sports Editor
September 22, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
It was a long and thrilling night for the Baker men’s soccer in Atchison on Wednesday night. The Wildcats powered through 103 minutes to pull out a 3-2 victory against the Benedictine Ravens. The ‘Cats had to battle back after the Ravens' Levi Spray scored early in the 10th minute. Meanwhile,...
Pouna leads Wildcats to 4-0 win
Story by Chad Mullen, Writer
September 21, 2016
Filed under Men's Soccer, Sports
The Baker men’s soccer team started its conference season in dominant fashion with a 4-0 win over Clarke University Sunday. The 5-2 Wildcats took a season-high 48 shots in the game, a number sophomore Steeve Pouna focused on as a point of success. “I think it is a product of practice, and in the...
