Olympia, Wash. - The Northwest Christian University men's soccer team fell short on the road as they lost 1-0 to Evergreen State on Friday.  

The Geoducks (4-5, CCC 2-3) were led by a header goal at the 20-minute mark from sophomore Maxton Hauser in the first half. Mitchell Balmer was credited with the assist on the goal. Evergreen outshot the Beacons 20-12.  

Sophomore Andrew Mitchell led NCU (2-4, CCC 2-3) with four shot attempts in the match while Ethan Crofts and Akiva Wickramaratna each added a shot on goal. Senior goalkeeper Julian Hernandez had six saves for the Beacons.  

The Beacons will return to action on Saturday as they travel to play Northwest University at 12:00pm.