JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois College men's soccer team scored two goals in the first 4:40 of the match and used that to post a 4-3 win over Millikin on Tuesday night at England Stadium.

IC improved to 2-1-1 with the victory while Millikin dropped to 0-3-0.

IC 4 Millikin 3
The Blueboys wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Adan Leon found the back of the net just 1:25 into the match. IC's Kristofer Ruiz added to the lead a few minutes later when he scored at 4:40.

The Big Blue answered at the 8:37 mark before Jives Efemini scored on a feed from J'aiden Cranwell-Meneses at the 23:32 mark to close out the opening half.

IC again got on the board quickly in the second half as well when Jake Ruiz tallied off another assist from Cranwell-Meneses at 55:49.

Millikin had one run left as they scored at the 65:58 and 89:12 marks, but that would be the final goal of the evening.

The Blueboys outshot Millikin, 18-10, and were led by Jake Ruiz, Kristofer Ruiz, and Oscar Liogon Arenas, who all had three shots apiece. 

TJ Esseily posted three saves in goal for IC.

Up Next
It's back on the road for IC on Friday as it travels to Holland, Mich., to face Hope. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. (CST).