Mahlmeister Scores Fifth Goal in Loss to Oakland

Saturday, October 7

Fort Wayne, Ind.

1 PM

Purdue Fort Wayne

5-4-1, 3-2-0

Oakland

4-5-2, 3-2-0

Oakland

Purdue Fort Wayne

Seth Mahlmeister converting on his penalty kick.

Mahlmeister Scores Fifth Goal in Loss to Oakland

10/7/2023 3:46:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Purdue Fort Wayne men's soccer team fell 2-1 at Hefner Soccer Complex on Saturday (Oct. 7) afternoon.

Seth Mahlmeister scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season to give the Mastodons a 1-0 advantage. He capitalized on an Oakland foul in the box and converted a penalty kick in the 27th minute.

With five matches to play, Mahlmeister has the most goals in a season for Purdue Fort Wayne since Alex Frank's five goals in 2019.

Mikey Ketterman tied the score just a few minutes later with a 30th minute goal. Ketterman struck again in the second half with a 61st minute penalty kick that gave Oakland the lead.

Mahlmeister had two shots on goal, and James Maxwell had a late chance when he put a shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but was turned away from netting a late equalizer.

Danny Salazar stopped four shots in goal while his counterpart, Michael Sly Jr., had two saves.

The Mastodons fall to 5-4-1 and 3-2 in Horizon League play. Oakland improves to 4-5-2 and is also now 3-2 in conference play. Purdue Fort Wayne travels to UAB on Wednesday (Oct. 11) for an 8 PM kick.

~ Feel The Rumble ~