"I was really impressed with the effort we gave as a unit," said head coach Jeff Kidd. "We came off of a hard loss at Tabor, but wasted no time bouncing back."

In a back and forth game, Bethany got on the board early in the second half as senior Emeka Obiagwu scored off a freshman Johnny Nuthall assist. However, Saint Mary would answer back with two goals.

"We really played well defensively, only giving up two shots in the second half," Kidd said. "Unfortunately they netted both opportunities."

The Swedes were unable to find the net again and went on to fall 2-1 to the Spires of Saint Mary. "It was very unfortunate that we lost this game the way we did after playing so well," said Kidd. "You have to give credit to Saint Mary for taking full advantage of both their second half opportunities. It was a well played match by both teams."

Bethany rounded out the week by battling Sterling College at home Saturday night.

"This was a huge game for us tonight, and I made sure to let my team know that before the game," Kidd said. "I really like the way we came out of the gate and controlled much of the possession for the first half. This game was an exciting match to watch from start to finish. It was a hard fought match on both sides of the ball with two passionate teams fighting for the win."

Bethany found themselves down 1-0 at halftime. "We made one late mistake in the half and Sterling took advantage," said Kidd. "At half time we made sure to focus on the positive things we were doing."

The Warriors would again score with only 23 minutes left in regulation. "I feel that we came out and played well in the second half only to give up another goal to go down 0-2," Kidd said. "My young men really went to work after going down by two goals."

The Swedes would at last find their spark, tying the game 2-2 off a Nuthall goal and Obiagwu assist and an Obiagwu score on a pass from junior Gildardo Navarro. Outshooting Sterling 22-12 overall and 10-5 on goal, Navarro nearly won the game for Bethany as his shot in overtime hit the post. However, neither team scored and the contest ended in a 2-2 tie.

"Both Johnny and Emeka had really solid games for us up top," said Kidd. "I was proud of the effort they gave along with our goalkeeper senior Logan Adams. He was playing with an injury, yet laid it all out on the line for the team!"

The squad is now 2-2-1 in the KCAC, putting them in sixth place, and 6-6-1 overall. The Swedes will host a non-conference match-up with St. Gregory's University on Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Bethany will then head to Bethel College on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. before ending the week by hosting rival Kansas Wesleyan University on Sunday, October 25 at 1 p.m.

"It was great to see the fight that they have when there back is against the wall," Kidd said. "I hope we can continue to play with such passion as we head forward with our season."