The Basics
Game 15
Oral Roberts (4-8-2, 1-2-1) vs. Denver (8-7-1, 3-1-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, November 1 / 3:00 PM CT
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: Denver Athletics
Location: University of Denver Soccer Stadium (Denver, CO)
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team is set to take on Denver on Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m. CT for its final regular-season road matchup.
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 4-8-2 on the season, coming off a scoreless draw with Delaware last Saturday.
- Cazares leads the team in shots (20) and shots on goal (7) and ranks fifth in the Summit League with four total assists.
- Joao Mesquita was named the Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week on Tuesday, October 21, after tallying nine saves against UMass.
- Saturday's contest marks the 22nd meeting between ORU and Denver, with the Pioneers holding a 16-3-2 advantage in the all-time series.
- 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 101-83-29 record with the Golden Eagles.
Opponent Information
- Denver enters Saturday's match ranked No. 22 nationally with an 8-7-1 overall record and a 3-1-0 mark in Summit League play.
- The Pioneers are coming off a 2-0 shutout at Omaha last weekend.
- Head coach Jamie Franks holds a 132-46-34 career record, all in 11 seasons with the Pioneers.
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.
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