The Northland College Men’s Soccer team is gearing up for a historic matchup as they aim to secure their first-ever NCAA postseason victory. The Jacks will face off against Bethany Luther College in the semifinal of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament. This will be the fifth consecutive appearance for Northland in the UMAC Tournament, and they are eager to finally clinch that elusive postseason win. In their previous encounter with Bethany Lutheran, the Jacks came close to a victory but ultimately fell short on the road. However, they have had success against the Vikings this season, securing points in both matches. Northland’s solid goal-scoring abilities, averaging 2.00 goals per game, will be put to the test against Bethany Lutheran, who boasts an average of 2.75 goals per game. With low-scoring expectations, this match could potentially go into extra time. Bethany Lutheran, with a record of 16-6-2, is coming off a 6-0 victory over the University of Minnesota, Morris, but has experienced a mixed run of form lately. Meanwhile, Northland finished the season with their best record yet, 9-9-2, and sophomore Harrison Tibbetts leads the team in scoring with 17 goals in the regular season. The Jacks will rely on senior Jamie Colvill, the winningest keeper in Northland College history, to solidify their defense with his 87 saves and four shutouts this season. As the game approaches, Northland College is poised to make history and secure their first ever NCAA postseason win.