FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Tech men's soccer team fell to Bethel, 5-1, in their opening game of the 2017 season on Saturday afternoon at Warrior Athletic Field.
 
Ryan Hayhurst gave Tech the lead just 186 seconds into the game has he headed in the corner kick from 2016 season national assist leader Andrew Higgins. Bethel would respond in the 20^th minute as they converted their first of two penalty kicks in the match after a handball was called in the box on the Warriors.
 
The visitors would jump on the hosts early in the second half with two more goals in the opening seven minutes to take a 3-1 lead. Bethel's defense would stifle the Warrior attack in the second half as well, allowing just two shots on goal.
 
Edwin Rosado would make four saves in his collegiate debut while Brennan Cochran recorded two shots on goal to lead the team.
 
Tech (0-1-0) returns to action Wednesday as they make the short trip on US 24 south to take on Huntington. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. from Forester Soccer Field.