The Wolverines got an early goal from Mike Smith (SO/Southgate, MI) and another in the 25th minute from Tamer El-Gamal (FR/West Bloomfield, MI) to lead 2-0 at the half. After the Comets cut the UM-Dearborn lead in half, shortly following the break, Smith netted his second of the afternoon to secure the 3-1 win, moving the Wolverines to 3-1 on the season.

Smith scored the first goal of his college career, chipping a feed from Mohamad Anani (FR/Dearborn Heights, MI) over the Olivet goalkeeper to put the Wolverines on top 1-0 7:32 into the contest. El-Gamal extended the lead for the Wolverines, netting his first career goal on an assist from senior Ali Anani (SR/Dearborn Heights, MI).

Reece Burton got the Comets on the board with a goal just 2:27 into the second half to make it 2-1 in favor of UM-Dearborn, but Smith put the Wolverines back up two with his second goal of the game, again on a feed from Mohamad Anani. 

The win in net went to freshman Stephen Mezuk(FR/Warren, MI), making his first career start for UM-Dearborn. He made eight saves, playing all 90 minutes.

The Wolverines were outshot 15-9 in the win while taking five corner kicks to four from Olivet.

UM-Dearborn plays its final nonconference game before the start of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference season with a contest against NAIA newcomer Cleary University at 3 p.m. Friday in Howell, Mich.