TERRE HAUTE, IND. -- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology clinched a bid to the upcoming Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament with a 3-2 victory over Franklin College in men's soccer action on Tuesday night.

The Engineers improved to 11-6-1 overall and 5-1-1 in HCAC play with the victory.  Rose-Hulman needs a win at Hanover, plus one loss or tie by Manchester in the Spartans last two games to earn a home game in the upcoming league tourney.

Rose-Hulman jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when senior Matt Trowbridge (Fort Collins, Colo./Poudre) scored his 21st goal of the season on a penalty kick in the seventh minute.

The Engineers increased the lead to two goals in the 33rd minute on a score by freshman Corbin Clow (Martinsville), courtesy of a crossing pass by Trowbridge.

Franklin closed to within a 2-1 deficit on a score by Grant Krevda at the 61:28 mark.  The Engineers answered on a goal in the 75th minute, when junior Trevor Miller (Okemos, Mich.) took a rebound from a defender and scored from the top of the box.  Sophomore Rhys Evans (Lake Bluff, Ill./Lake Forest) was credited with the assist on the initial shot.

Michael Harwood added another score for the Grizzlies to move within 3-2 at the 80:46 mark.  The Grizzlies continued on the offensive in the final 10 minutes, but the Engineer defense and goalie Trey Buck (Austin, Texas/Ohio State) held off the charge for the win.  Buck tallied eight saves in the contest.

Rose-Hulman closes the regular season at Hanover College on Saturday, while Franklin dropped to 4-10-2 and 2-4-1 in league play.