PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia College men's soccer defeats Cardinal Stritch

November 17, 2012 | 10:23 p.m. CST

The Columbia College men's soccer team defeated Cardinal Stritch on Saturday at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium in the opening round of the NAIA national tournament.

Columbia College defender Nikola Velickovic, middle, goes up for a header against Cardinal Stritch as defenders Tom Vincenc, left, and Dan Rapp watch on Saturday at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium. Columbia College won the game 8-7 in a shootout.

| Alli Inglebright

Cardinal Stritch University player Shay Douglas and Columbia College's Tom Vincenc fight for the ball Saturday during the opening round game of the NAIA national tournament. The Cougars won the game 8-7 in a shootout. | Alli Inglebright

Columbia College midfielder Andres Acosta maneuvers the ball around Cardinal Stritch midfielder Greg Mitchell on Saturday at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium. The Cougars won the game 8-7 in a shoot out. | Alli Inglebright

The Columbia College men’s soccer team celebrates after winning its opening round game of the NAIA national tournament against Cardinal Stritch University on Saturday at R. Marvin Owens Soccer Stadium. The Cougars won the game 8-7 in a shoot out. | Alli Inglebright