Box Score The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts 1 –  Kansas City 2
Record:  ORU (7-6-3, 4-4-0)
Location: Durwood Soccer Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Roos claimed the final Summit League playoff spot after defeating Oral Roberts 2-1 at Durwood Soccer Stadium in a closely contested battle. Oral Roberts took the early advantage in the 10th minute when Luis Flores scored with a low left strike after a sharp assist from Nikola Sljivic, who connected with Omar Mora to set up the opening goal. This early breakthrough seemed to set the tone for the Golden Eagles, who needed a win to continue their season.

Kansas City, however, responded in the 30th minute as Wesley Cribb found the net with a low right shot, equalizing the score at 1-1. Cribb's goal was created through a well-coordinated sequence, with assists from Miguel Fernandez and Julien Le Bourdoulous, which opened up ORU's defense and set up the Roos' chance. The goal shifted the momentum, giving Kansas City the boost they needed in the high-stakes matchup.

The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Kansas City's Jeremy Francou scored the go-ahead goal, placing a low shot into the left corner to take the lead. Francou's goal was a culmination of Kansas City's offensive persistence and was crafted by their consistent pressure on ORU's defense, making it a game-defining strike. With the 2-1 lead, the Roos continued to control the pace, keeping the Golden Eagles from finding an equalizer.

Inside the Box Score

• The Roos and ORU combined for 43 shots and 16 on goal.
• ORU nine corner kicks while Kansas City tallied five.
• The Roos collected 17 fouls while ORU registered 14.
• Baptiste Boit finishes the regular season playing all 90 minutes in each of ORU's 16 games.
• Luis Flores finishes the regular season with 50 career points.

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