The Mississippi College men's soccer team knocked off Louisiana State University at Alexandria 3-1 on Monday afternoon (Oct. 11). MC improved to 6-4-1 (3-2-1 GSC) with the win. The game counted as an exhibition for LSU-A.

MC controlled the early part of the match with several dangerous opportunities, including some from Pedro Cortes, but they couldn't breakthrough early on. MC goalkeeper Alejandro Chavarria also made a save early to keep the Generals off the board.

Olaf Conforti got the scoring started for MC as he scored in the 33rd minute on a header off an assist from Soane Deminguet Folituu. The goal marked Conforti's first of the season and the first of his MC career.

Deminguet Folituu doubled the Choctaws' lead just minutes later as he scored in the 35th minute after a nice buildup with assists from Gonzalo Carrasco and Filippo Bellu. The goal also marked Folituu's first of the season and the first of his career. That 2-0 MC lead would hold until the half.

The Choctaws were again control in the early stages of the 2nd half, although they were unable to extend their lead. LSU-A got a goal back in the 77th minute as Joash Williams converted a penalty kick.

MC was able to get the dagger goal though in the 84th minute as Tom Carles put home an assist from Guilherme Santos to make it a 3-1 game. The goal was also Carles' first of the season. MC would win by that 3-1 scoreline.

Overall, MC had a commanding advantage in shots 25-2 and also had an 11-2 edge in shots on goal. Folituu led MC with 6 shots while Carles paced the team with 4 shots on goal. Chavarria also made a save in goal as he picked up the win. 

The Choctaws will next be in action on Friday, October 22nd when they travel to take on Christian Brothers. They will also play Union on the road that Sunday (Oct. 24). MC has an off weekend this upcoming weekend.