Box Score
The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 0 - IPFW 1
Records: ORU (4-5-2, 0-2-1), IPFW (4-5-4,
2-1-0)
Location: Hefner Soccer Complex - Fort
Wayne, Ind.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Missed opportunities doomed
the Oral Roberts University men's soccer team on Saturday as the
Golden Eagles dropped a 1-0 decision at IPFW in Summit League
action.
ORU fell to 4-5-2 overall and 0-2-1 in league play, and the
Mastodons of IPFW improved to 4-5-3 and 2-1-0. The Golden Eagles
dropped into a tie for sixth place in the Summit following the
decision.
The Golden Eagles had several opportunities for easy goals in
the match, catching the IPFW goalkeeper out of position. However,
the Mastodon defense stepped up, recording three team saves.
In the 64th minute, a costly mistake inside the box
decided the match as the Mastodons drew a foul. Corey Tom was
called upon and converted a penalty kick to break a scoreless
tie.
Turning Point
Following a foul inside the penalty area, Corey Tom netted a
penalty kick in the 64th minute to make the match
1-0.
Inside the Box Score
- ORU controlled the possession much of the match, taking 14
corner kicks to just one by IPFW.
- Tarik
Salkicic led the Golden Eagles with two shots on goal.
- Javier
Reyes, Johnny
Chavez, Gerardo
Salas, Kaspars
Kokis, Alex
White and Corey
Cantor each had a shot on target.
- Ben
LaCourse recorded five saves as his record dropped to 4-5-2 on
the season.
- Corey Tom had two shots on goal for IPFW, scoring a goal on a
penalty kick.
- Raphael Kotzock collected five saves in goal, and the Mastodons
added three team assists.
News and Notes
- IPFW moved into second place in the Summit League with the
victory.
- ORU is 1-5-1 on the road this season.
- The Golden Eagles have been held scoreless in the last three
matches.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles return to the field on Wednesday as they take
on Memphis at 7 p.m. at the Case Soccer Complex.
For more information and updates on ORU men's soccer, following
@ORUMensSoccer
on Twitter or go to ORUAthletics.com.
