WINFIELD, Kan.  — Kansas Wesleyan scored a goal in each half to edge Southwestern 2-1 on Senior Day in a tightly contested KCAC matchup Saturday evening at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.

The Coyotes struck first in the 29th minute when Noel Zimbeva found the back of the net to give Kansas Wesleyan the early advantage. Southwestern answered just four minutes later as Jack Bagley-Etheridge evened the score with a composed finish off an assist from Luis Le Moignan, sending the match into halftime tied 1-1.

Kansas Wesleyan regained the lead in the 60th minute when Brennen Lamont scored the eventual game-winner off a pass from Gonzalo Gaubeka. Despite the deficit, Southwestern continued to apply pressure late in the match, earning a pair of corner kicks and creating several attacking opportunities, but the Coyotes' defense held steady to preserve the one-goal margin.

Goalkeeper KJ Masso anchored the Builders' back line with six saves, including several key stops to keep the contest close. Shae Wirt earned the win in goal for Kansas Wesleyan, recording one save in 90 minutes. The Coyotes outshot Southwestern 13-4 and held an 8-2 advantage in shots on goal, while Bagley-Etheridge led the Builders with three shots.

Following the match, Southwestern honored its senior class — Andre Luiten, KJ Masso, Connor Inlow, Jack Bagley-Etheridge, Alexis Soriano, Carlos Suarez and Mateus Varotti — for their leadership and contributions to the men's soccer program. The group was recognized alongside family, teammates and coaches in a postgame ceremony celebrating their time with the Builders.

Kansas Wesleyan improved to 10-3-3 overall and 7-2-2 in KCAC play, while Southwestern moved to 9-8-0 and 6-6-0 in the conference.

Southwestern will close out the regular season on the road, traveling to Lindsborg, Kansas, to face Bethany College on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.