The Basics
Score: (24) Oral Roberts 0 – (23) Denver 1
Record: ORU (9-3-3, 4-1-2) – Denver (10-2-4, 6-0-1)
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)
TULSA, Okla. – The No. 24 ranked Oral Roberts men's soccer team fell short, 1-0, Saturday evening to No. 23 Denver at the Case Soccer Complex on senior night.
Denver took the 1-0 lead in the 16
th minute on a goal by Bryce Willoughby who punched it in on a cross from two yards out by Holger Olsson. It was Willoughby's third goal of the season. Despite trailing at halftime, ORU out-shot the Pioneers, 13-4, with a 2-1 shot on goal advantage.
In the second half, the Golden Eagles controlled the entire 45 minutes, but was unable to get one in to the net. ORU out-shot Denver, 12-0, overall and 6-0 on goal, totaling 25 total shots for the Golden Eagles compared to Denver's four.
Inside the Box Score
- The Golden Eagles moved to 9-3-3 overall and played their final regular season home game of the season.
- ORU out-shot Denver, 25-4, and had seven shots on goal while the Pioneers managed four total shots and one on goal.
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Jakub Grzesiak played and 90 minutes and recorded zero saves. Grzesiak now has a 9-3-3 record this season.
- The Golden Eagles had four corner kicks in the contest.
- There were 19 fouls in the match and four cards was handed out.
Up Next
The Golden Eagles will close out the regular season with a trip to face the Omaha Mavericks Saturday, November 4 at 2 p.m. in Omaha, Nebraska. With a win or tie, ORU can clinch second in the Summit League.
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