KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Adrian College men's soccer team concluded its 2026 season with a 2-0 loss to Kalamazoo College in the opening round of the MIAA Tournament on Saturday.
Kalamazoo opened the scoring in the fifth minute and carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime. The Hornets added their second goal shortly after the break, but Adrian continued to attack and created several opportunities throughout the final 45 minutes.
The Bulldogs recorded eight of their 11 shots during the second half and placed six attempts on goal for the match. Nikolai Zacharko and Carter Kerbawy each finished with three shots and two on goal, while Kyle Peterson added two shots with one on target. Andy Ignatovich also placed a shot on goal.
Eli Sizemore played all 90 minutes in net and finished with seven saves. Travis Zeleji and Nick Miller also played the entire match as the Bulldogs battled through the final whistle.
Adrian finished the season with a 6-8-3 overall record and a 2-3-2 mark in conference play. The Bulldogs earned the No. 5 seed after closing the regular season with a 1-0 victory at The University of Olivet.
The season included MIAA victories over Trine University and Olivet along with draws against Hope College and Alma College. Adrian also battled nationally ranked Calvin University in a narrow 1-0 loss.
Jack Pelton finished as Adrian's offensive leader with eight goals and 17 points, while Zacharko scored two game-winning goals. Sizemore anchored the Bulldogs in goal throughout the season and recorded four shutouts.
The Bulldogs continued to grow throughout the year and earned their place in the MIAA Tournament after navigating a challenging conference schedule.
