The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 2 – #1 Pioneers 3 
Record:  ORU (4-3-3, 1-1-0) –  Denver (6-0-4, 1-0-0)
Location: Denver Soccer Stadium

Denver, Colo. – The #1 Pioneers would need all 90 minutes to prevent a Golden Eagle comeback on Wednesday night in Denver.


In the first 45 minutes of play, the Golden Eagles were kept at bay as ORU was unable to get a shot off while Denver quickly jumped to a 1-0 lead after a corner kick.


Early in the second half, the Pioneers doubled the lead as the home side seemingly put the game away as they cruised with the momentum well into the 70th minute.

However, ORU would not go quietly into the night as Damani Harris was able to field a corner kick and set Benjamin Morgan up with his third goal of the season.

Denver once again was able to net a goal off a screamer outside the box, but Luis Flores brought the pressure back on with a goal of his own in the 82nd minute.

Despite the late push, the Pioneers were able to hold on for the 3-2 win.

Inside the Box Score

• The Pioneers got four shots on goal while the Golden Eagles had three.
• ORU three corner kicks while Denver tallied 11.
• Denver collected 7 fouls while ORU registered 9.
• The Golden Eagles collected two yellow cards while Denver had four.
• Baptiste Boit, Omar Mora,Tweneboa Kodua, Nikola Sljivic, Schinieder Mimy and Enzo Gindro played all 90 minutes.
• Morgan has now scored a goal in his last three matches.
• Flores is now one goal away from 20 career goals
• This marks the most goals given up by the Pioneers at home since their 2-2 draw against Creighton on 9/4/2023.

Up Next
The Golden Eagles will continue Summit League play Saturday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. (CT) as they face off against St. Thomas on the road.

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