Box Score
The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 0 - Denver 4
Records: ORU (3-3-1, 0-1-0), Denver
(6-3-0, 1-0-0)
Location: Cider Field - Denver, Colo.
DENVER, Colo. - The Oral Roberts University
men's soccer team kicked off the Summit League schedule on Saturday
as the Golden Eagles fell victim to a 4-0 shutout at the hands of
Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Brian Hoyt scored two goals for the Pioneers in the match. He
started the scoring in the 24th minute, collecting a
pass from Sam Hamilton to give the Pioneers a 1-0 lead.
In the 53rd minute, Reid Hukari broke loose from the
ORU defense and placed the ball just inside the right post to
extend the DU lead to 2-0.
Hoyt struck again in the 64th minute as Alex
Underwood sent the ball into the box and Hoyt slid in to convert
the goal.
The Pioneers had their first crack at a fourth goal in the
70th minute as they were awarded a penalty kick.
However, Ben
LaCourse made a diving save to his right to stop the Jordan
Schweitzer attempt.
In the 82nd minute, Cole Stevenson sent the ball
along the end line from the left side to Karsten Hanlin, who
finished the play from 10 yards out to make it a 4-0 match.
Turning Point
Brian Hoyt scored the first of two goals in the 24th
minute to give Denver a 1-0 lead.
Inside the Box Score
- Matthew
Rogers had the lone shot on goal for ORU in the 28th
minute of the match.
- Brothers Casey and Corey
Cantor each provided one shot for the Golden Eagles.
- Ben
LaCourse (3-3-1) pulled in four saves, including a save on a
penalty kick.
- Brian Hoyt and Reid Hukari each had two shots on goal to lead
the Pioneers.
- DU outshot ORU 16-3 in the match.
- Oliver Brown recorded a save to improve his record to
5-1-0.
News and Notes
- ORU has not won in six all-time meetings against Denver.
Up Next
ORU will look to get back on track on Tuesday as the Golden
Eagles host Incarnate Word. Kickoff at the Case Soccer Complex is
scheduled for 6 p.m.
For more information and updates on ORU men's soccer, following
@ORUMensSoccer
on Twitter or go to ORUAthletics.com.
