The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 1 – Drake 0
Record: ORU (1-1-1) – Drake (1-1-1)
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)

TULSA, Okla. – The ORU men's soccer team claimed its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Drake in the home opener Friday evening at the Case Soccer Complex.

The lone goal of the game came from ORU's Carlos Santamaria in the 33^rd minute. A pass from Felipe D'Agostini to the middle of the field allowed Santamaria to get through the defense. As Drake's goalkeeper, Jonathan Burke, came out to make a play, Santamaria shot the ball from 25 yards out to claim the game winner. It was Santamaria's second goal of the season in back-to-back games. D'Agostini was credited with his first assist on the young season.

The Golden Eagles out-shot the Bulldogs 9-5 in the second half. ORU had three shots on goal in the second 45 minutes. Jeremy Coste made two game winning saves in the final 20 minutes of the match. Drake's Braeden Beard shot the ball in the 72^nd minute for the Bulldogs and Sam Thornton was unsuccessful in the 87^th minute as Coste saved the match for ORU.

Inside the Box Score
- ORU had 13 shots on the day with four on goal. Drake took a total of 13 shots with five­ on goal.
- Jeremy Coste played all 90 minutes and recorded four saves.
- The Golden Eagles had seven corner kicks in the contest.
- There were 18 fouls in the match and three cards were handed out.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will head across town to face No. 12/16 Tulsa for a Labor Day showdown Monday, September 5 at 7 p.m.

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