HU Pushes No. 3 Bethel to the Limit in 1-0 Loss

MISHAWAKA, Ind. - The Forester men's soccer team showed grit and composure against one of the NAIA's elite, battling third-ranked Bethel University down to the wire before ultimately falling 1-0 Saturday afternoon at Morey Field.

The Pilots (11-2-2, 5-1-1 CL) managed the game's lone goal just 12 minutes in, but from there, it was an even battle as HU stood tall against a program that entered the match averaging 2.3 goals per outing.

The Foresters (3-8-4, 1-5-1 CL) showed no fear down the stretch, dictating much of the late action. Huntington generated three corner kicks and four shots in the final 20 minutes while pressing for the equalizer, but the Pilots' back line held firm to preserve the shutout.

Keeper Zane Hydock anchored HU's defense with six saves, matching Bethel's shot total nearly one-for-one in a tight, well-contested contest. Huntington will look to carry the same energy into the final stretch of the regular season when they travel to Taylor on Saturday for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.

The Huntington University Foresters compete in 18 intercollegiate sports for men and women. In the past decade, Huntington has produced 181 NAIA All-America honors and 631 All-America Scholar Athlete honors. Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. Huntington has a top quartile ranking in the 2026 U.S. News Best Regional Universities Midwest Rankings.