TERRE HAUTE, IND—The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology men’s soccer team defeated  Bluffton 3-0 in Saturday’s soccer matchup to clinch the No. 1 seed in the upcoming HCAC Men's Soccer Tournament.

The Engineers were led by sophomore Clint Vatterrodt (Bloomington, Ill/University), who led the team with a goal and six shots. Junior Mitch Buffington (O'Fallon, Ill) contributed five shots as the Engineers outshot the Beavers 18-7

The Engineers first goal of the game was an own goal by a Bluffton defender after it deflected off his leg on a long throw in attempt by senior Cameron Hazel (Danville, Ill/Schlarman). 

Vatterrodt scored his third goal of the season off the assists by sophomore Logan Peak (Stillwatter Minn./Stillwater Area) and junior Corbin Clow (Martinsville, Ind).  Clow crossed it to Peak who was able to use a header to Vatterrodt for the goal.             

Junior Paul Boughnon (St. Charles, Ill/Burlington Central) scored the Engineer's third goal on a breakaway in the 81^st minute of the game for his fourth goal of the season. 

Senior goalie Andy Cheung (Beaufort, S.C./Beaufort Academy) recorded four saves on his way to his second victory of the season

The Engineers are now 11-4-1 for the season and 7-0 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.  The men are back in action Tuesday night as they travel to DePauw for a nonconference matchup.  The HCAC Tournament begins with semifinal action on Nov. 3 at Rose-Hulman.