Baker soccer ousted from playoffs

? The Baker University men’s soccer team closed out its 2005 season Tuesday with a 4-1 loss to Graceland (Iowa) University in the opening round of the NAIA Region V Tournament.

Junior forward Marty Johnston scored in the first half for the fourth-seeded Wildcats (10-8-1) as the two teams fought to a 1-1 tie at the break.

However, fifth-seeded Graceland (11-5-1) – the Heart of America Athletic Conference champion – scored three times in the second half to secure the victory and advance to the tournament semifinals.