Jones claims fifth MACCC soccer title in seven years

ELLISVILLE – Jones College is on top of the MACCC men's soccer standings again.

With a 1-1 draw Tuesday night against rival Gulf Coast, the Bobcats claimed their fifth MACCC title in seven years and finished unbeaten in MACCC play.

Jones, 10-2-3, extended its unbeaten streak to 13 since August 29. MGCCC fell to 11-2-4.

Scoreless through the opening 45, Matt Reed changed that in the 49th minute.

Xabier Souto-Rodriguez flicked a shot over the keeper's head that bounced just off the post and Reed was there to clean it up for the 1-0 lead.

Victor Moerck drew the Bulldogs even in the 75th minute when he slipped a shot just past a diving Brax Rials in the lower left 90 to tie it, the only shot-on-goal for MGCCC on the night.

Jones dominated the match statistically, outshooting MGCCC 17-5, including 7-1 on net. The teams combined for 28 fouls and seven cards.

David Ruiz Ospina stopped six of seven shots for MGCCC. 

Jones will host the Region 23/Gulf South District Tournament Semifinals and Finals, women and men, Nov. 7 and 9. Times are TBA.

About the MACCC

The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC)  is one of the premier community college conferences in the country and ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of alumni on professional sports teams. 

Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer and tennis.  

Women's competition is offered in the sports of basketball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. 

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