Columbia, Mo. – The second ranked Columbia College men's soccer team hosted the No. 2 seed Lyon (Ark.) College Scots in the American Midwest Conference Men's Soccer Championship Finals this afternoon. The Cougars defeated the Scots 3-2 to claim the 2019 AMC Tournament Championship title and move to 20-0 on the season as they keep their undefeated season alive.
 
It was an intense rematch between the Cougars and the Scots as Lyon came with fire in their eyes after Columbia defeated them 2-1 in double overtime to open up conference play earlier this season. The Columbia defense faced their biggest challenge of the year as the Scots leading scorer Marcos Fernandez scored in both the 24^th minute and the 31^st minute leaving the Cougars in a position they haven't been in all season.
 
Six minutes into the second half, Columbia cut the lead in half as Augusto Camara found Lesia Thetsane to bring Columbia back in the game at the 51^st minute. The Cougars kept pushing as Caden Castello sent one up to Thetsane who headed one in the back of the net to tie the game just ten minutes after the first Cougar goal. The Scots goalkeeper came out to try and get the save, but Nathan Durdle was able to set the ball up for Nick Brandt in the 66^th minute who made it in the back of the net to give Columbia their first lead of the game. The Cougars held their ground for the remainder of regulation, claiming their eighth AMC Tournament title.
 
Harrisskitt was in goal this afternoon and recorded one save on the game.
 
Following the contest, members of the All-Conference teams were recognized. Ryan Harrisskitt, Casey Bartlett-Scott, Carson Lindsey, Mako Makoanyane, Lesia Thetsane, and Nick Brandt were all been named First-Team All-Conference.

Senior Ryan Harrisskitt claimed AMC Player of the Year accolades. Harrisskitt becomes the sixth Cougar to receive this honor. He has started in goal in all 20 games and has accumulated 1780 minutes on the field. Harrisskitt has 14 shutouts, has only allowed seven goals on the season, and has made 50 saves. He ranks No. 1 nationally in goals against per game (0.270) and was named NAIA Player of the week of September 18^th. 
 
Freshman of the Year honors went to defender Carson Lindsey, the sixth player in program history to receive the accolade. Lindsey has played in 19 games this season and has assisted the Cougars in 13 shutouts and only allowing seven goals on the season.

John Klein was named the AMC Coach of the Year. In his 20^th year as the head coach of the men's soccer program, Klein claims the award for the sixth time.

The Cougars will find out their NAIA Opening Round location and opponent on Monday, November 18^th at 12 p.m. CST. Watch the selection show live HERE.