The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 0 - Missouri State 2
Records: ORU (4-4-2), MSU (6-3-2)
Location: Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium - Springfield, Mo.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Oral Roberts University men's soccer team fell short of extending its unbeaten streak to three matches on Tuesday as the Golden Eagles were blanked by Missouri State 2-0 in Springfield, Missouri.

ORU dropped to 4-4-2 on the season, while Missouri State improved to 6-3-2. The two teams split the regular season series, 1-1.

MSU scored its first goal in the 38^th minute on Tuesday as Emmerich Hoegg blasted a shot with his left foot to give the Bears a 1-0 lead. The goal was the Bear's first goal in 344 minute of action against ORU dating back to the 2012 season.

In the 64^th minute, Mikey Lightbourne extended the Bear lead to 2-0, receiving a through-ball from James Thomas on a counter attacked and beating Golden Eagle keeper Ben LaCourse one-on-one.

Turning Point

Emmerich Hoegg gave the Bears their first lead since the second match of the 2012 season in the 38^th minute.

Inside the Box Score

• Zari Prescod recorded the only ORU shot on target in the match. Tarik Salkicic and Jordan Cuckler each took one shot.
• Ben LaCourse (4-4-2) got the start in goal for ORU, recording two saves.
• Emmerich Hoegg had a goal and took two of MSU's eight shots to lead the attack.
• Mikey Lightbourne had a goal, and James Thomas and Brandon Besong each had a shot on goal.
• Addison Watson (5-3-1) had a save for MSU in 71 minutes between the posts and was replaced by Liam Priestly for the final 19 minutes.

News and Notes

• ORU sophomore forward Matthew Rogers was named the Summit League Player of the Week by College Sports Madness on Tuesday morning.
• The win by MSU snapped an ORU three-match unbeaten streak against the Bears.
• MSU leads the all-time series against ORU, 13-5-3.

Up Next

ORU returns to action as Saturday as the Golden Eagles make the trek to northern Indiana for a Summit League showdown at IPFW. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CST.

For more information and updates on ORU men's soccer, following @ORUMensSoccer on Twitter or go to ORUAthletics.com.