MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The Indiana Tech men's soccer fell to in-state foe Bethel College, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Morey Field.
 
After a scoreless first half the Warrior took the first lead of the game in the 52^nd minute as Jaxon Simerman knocked in the first goal of the game, but it would be a short-lived lead as the Pilots converted a penalty kick in the 64^th minute to knot up the game at 1-1. The hosts would then take a 2-1 lead in the 78^th minute as they converted another penalty shot.
 
Tech would earn some opportunities in the final 10 minutes of the game, but was unable to convert any into shot on goals as they dropped their second straight match.
 
Scott McCarthy and Ruben Leonardo would get credited with assists while Ivan Safranic made four saves in the loss.
 
Tech (2-3-0) returns to action Wednesday, September 12 as they host their crosstown rival Saint Francis. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Warrior Athletic Field.