Two-goal games from Josh Hagene and Jason Muller fueled the Hope men's soccer team to a 4-1 win against Alma at a rain-soaked Van Andel Soccer Stadium on Saturday night.

The Flying Dutchmen (9-3-1 overall) stayed in second place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) with a 5-2 record.

Hope hosts MIAA-leading Calvin on Tuesday.

Hagene, a freshman from Caledonia (East Kentwood HS), opened the scoring with 1:02 remaining in the first half on a blast from 24 yards out. The Flying Dutchmen led 1-0 at halftime.

Muller, who leads Hope with eight goals this season, blasted an unassisted goal from 35 yards out in the 53^rd minute for a 2-1 lead. The senior from Petoskey (Petoskey HS) scored 5 ½ minutes after Alma (7-4, 3-4) pulled even.

Muller tacked on a goal in the 67^th minute, while Hagene finished the scoring in the 79^thminute. Junior midfielder Gavin Midlam assisted on Hagene's second goal. 

Sophomore goalie Ethan Beswick of Grand Haven (Grand Haven HS) made five saves for Hope.

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