The Basics
Game 14
Oral Roberts (4-8-1, 1-2-0) vs. Delaware (11-1-1, 2-1-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, October 25 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: Oral Roberts Athletics
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, OK)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team is set to take on Delaware on Saturday, October 25, at the Case Soccer Complex. Following the conclusion of the 7 p.m. match, nine Golden Eagle seniors will be honored in a Senior Night ceremony.
 
Fans can watch live on the Summit League Network or follow @ORUMSoccer on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 

• Oral Roberts enters the matchup 4-8-1 on the season, coming off a 2-0 shutout at Massachusetts last weekend.
• The game-winning goal came from Aiden Ussery, marking his first career score in the 78th minute.
• Emilio Cazares sealed the Golden Eagles' win with another goal just two minutes later.
• Cazares leads the team in shots (18) and shots on goal (7) and ranks fourth in the Summit League with four total assists.
• Goalkeeper Jakub Grzesiak ranks second in the Summit League in saves per match (3.38).
• Joao Mesquita was named the Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week on Tuesday after tallying nine saves against UMass.
• Saturday's contest marks the first-ever meeting between ORU and the Blue Hens.
• ORU has faced a challenging nonconference slate with six road matches and 37 days between home contests. The Golden Eagles have already played two Power Four opponents, one ranked team, and one team receiving votes, and will also face four nonconference foes that finished in the top 50 nationally in 2024 and seven teams that won at least seven games last year.
• The Golden Eagles are coming off a 7-6-3 season in 2024, including a 4-4 mark in Summit League play.
• ORU was picked to finish fourth in the Summit League preseason poll, with Jakub Grzesiak and Juan Moreno earning Players to Watch recognition.
• ORU has added 18 new players this season, including 12 transfers and six freshmen.
• The 2025 campaign marks head coach Ryan Bush's 13th season at the helm. He holds a 101-83-28 record with the Golden Eagles.

 
Opponent Information

• Delaware enters Saturday's match 11-1-1 overall and 2-1-0 in Summit League play.
• The Blue Hens are coming off a 6-0 shutout win at Omaha last weekend.
• Richard Monath led the team and earned Summit League Peak Performer of the Week honors after recording a hat trick with goals in the 30th, 48th, and 58th minutes.
• Charles Giordano added two goals, while Connor Parry scored in the 60th minute.
• Head coach Tommy McMenemy holds a 31-23-11 career record over four seasons at Delaware.

 
For the latest information on ORU men's soccer, follow @ORUMSOC on X or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics App in the Google Play or App Store.