Christensen Leads Johnnies Past Central, 2-1

PELLA, Iowa – Junior forward Cam Christensen (Bismarck, N.D./St. Mary’s) scored two goals to lead Saint John’s to a 2-1 nonconference victory over Central College on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Christensen found the back of the net 20 minutes into the contest to give SJU an early 1-0 lead. Junior midfielder Levi Lowell (Stillwater, Minn.) assisted on the scoring play for the Johnnies. Central’s Jason Winslow tied the game at the 54th minute (54:13) to even the score at 1-1. Cody Jandik assisted on the goal for the Dutch (0-1-1).

Christensen scored the go-ahead goal and eventual game-winner at the 77:04 mark with freshman midfielder Tom Hoffman (Mahtomedi, Minn.) earning the assist for SJU.

Senior goalkeeper Matt Sundberg (Wayzata, Minn.) made nine saves to improve his record to 2-0-0 on the young season. The Johnnies won the contest despite being outshot 23-6 (10-3 on goal).

Saint John’s (2-0-1, 0-0 MIAC) will begin conference play by playing host to St. Thomas next Wednesday, Sept. 12. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. at Durenberger Field in Collegeville.

Athletic Department
Saint John’s University
PO Box 7277
Collegeville, MN 56321
320-363-2757
Fax 320-363-3130
E-Mail Marilyn Koltes