Lawrence Routs Maranatha Baptist 7-0
Quill Tegenfeldt-Pfohman scored a hat trick as Lawrence men's soccer won its home match before beating Ripon College 4-1 to clinch a Midwest Conference tournament berth.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Soccer
Lawrence men's soccer defeated Maranatha Baptist University 7-0 on Tuesday, October 27, at Banta Bowl. The Vikings followed with a 4-1 win over Ripon College on Saturday, October 31, securing a spot in the Midwest Conference tournament.
Why it matters
The two results give Lawrence a strong close to its regular season and a place in the conference postseason. The wins show the team's attacking depth, with several first-year and upperclass players finding the net.
Lawrence scored seven goals against Maranatha Baptist, with the first in the 13th minute and the last in the 67th minute. The team followed with four goals against Ripon College, and the source does not give the tournament seeding.
The players
Lawrence University Vikings men's soccer
The Lawrence men's soccer program competes in the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference and is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Quill Tegenfeldt-Pfohman
A first-year Lawrence forward who scored a hat trick against Maranatha Baptist, including two corner goals.
The details
Lawrence directed long over-the-top balls toward Maranatha's weakness in defending long passes, while players pressed the wings and crossed into the box after beating defenders. First-year Quill Tegenfeldt-Pfohman scored the first goal of his hat trick, including two corner goals, and first-year Grayson Ogren scored a kickoff goal to open the second half.
Timeline
Tuesday, October 27: Lawrence defeats Maranatha Baptist University 7-0.
Saturday, October 31: Lawrence defeats Ripon College 4-1.
Season Trajectory
Lawrence's 7-0 and 4-1 results close its regular season with momentum heading into the Midwest Conference tournament. The wins position the Vikings among the conference's postseason contenders and show a balanced scoring group.
The Vikings' tournament berth means Midwest Conference fans can expect Lawrence in the postseason bracket. Fantasy and roster watchers should track Quill Tegenfeldt-Pfohman, whose hat trick made him the team's leading scorer in this stretch.
The takeaway
Lawrence's balanced scoring and conference berth show a team peaking at the right time of the season. Readers following the Midwest Conference should watch how the Vikings perform in the tournament.
Further reading
Explore more Soccer coverage to see how the Vikings' results compare across the Midwest Conference.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Lawrentian.
