The Basics
Game 11
Oral Roberts (2-7-1, 0-0-0) vs. Tulsa (2-6-2, 1-3-0)
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 7 / 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 returns home to close its nonconference schedule against Tulsa in the 2025 Mayor's Cup on Tuesday evening. The 7 p.m. matchup features a Blue Out theme and will serve as Tulsa Soccer Club Night.
 
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 2-7-1 on the season, coming off a 1-1-0 week that included a 3-2 comeback win over Central Arkansas and a 2-1 loss at St. Thomas.
• The Golden Eagles' lone goal against St. Thomas came just over six minutes into the match, as Ronardo Burgher netted his first of the season.
• David Palade led the comeback against the Bears, leveling the score with goals in the 61st and 68th minutes. ORU then took the lead with just 13 minutes remaining as Benjamin Morgan scored off a pass from Emilio Cazares.
• Emilio Cazares leads the team in shots (14) and shots on goal (6).
• Goalkeeper Jakub Grzesiak leads the Summit League in saves per match (3.38) and ranks sixth in total saves (27).
• Tuesday's contest marks the 15th meeting between the two programs, with Tulsa holding the all-time series lead, 11-1-2.
• ORU faces 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 take on 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 99-82-28 record with the Golden Eagles.

 
Opponent Information

• Tulsa enters Tuesday's match 2-6-2, recently defeating UAB 1-0 on Friday evening.
• The Hurricanes' lone goal came from Gijs Hovius in the final 60 seconds of play.
• Head coach Tom McIntosh holds a 295-216-65 career record, all in his 31st season at the helm of the Hurricanes.

 
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.