The Basics
Game 16
Oral Roberts (4-9-2, 1-3-1) vs. Omaha (3-9-3, 1-3-1)
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5 / 5:00 PM
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: Oral Roberts Athletics
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)
 
TULSA, Okla. – With a spot in the Summit League Championship still up for grabs, the Oral Roberts men's soccer team is set to conclude the regular season against Omaha on Wednesday, November 5, at the Case Soccer Complex. Fans are encouraged to stay after the match for a Senior Night ceremony celebrating nine Golden Eagles and their collegiate careers.
 
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 4-9-2 on the season, coming off a 2-0 loss at No. 22 Denver last weekend.
• Cazares leads the team in shots (22) and shots on goal (9), and ranks seventh in the Summit League with four total assists.
• Graduate goalkeeper Joao Mesquita ranks second in the Summit League and 19th nationally in save percentage (.811). He also ranks third in the league and among the top 50 nationally in goals-against average (0.933) while leading the conference in saves per game (3.75).
• Mesquita was named the Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week on Tuesday, October 21, after tallying nine saves against UMass.
• Wednesday's contest marks the 15th meeting between ORU and Omaha, with the Golden Eagles holding an 8-6-2 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 101-84-29 record with the Golden Eagles.

 
League Standings

• Delaware, Denver, and Kansas City have clinched spots in the 2025 Summit League Men's Soccer Championship, while the final spot remains up for grabs.
• If Denver defeats St. Thomas, Oral Roberts can secure the No. 4 seed with a win or tie.
• If the Denver vs. St. Thomas match ends in a draw, the Golden Eagles will need a win over Omaha to qualify for the tournament.

 
Opponent Information

• Omaha enters Wednesday's match with a 3-9-3 overall record and a 1-3-1 mark in Summit League play.
• The Mavericks are coming off a 5-1 nonconference loss to UCLA last weekend after falling to Denver 2-0 the week prior.
• Graduate midfielder Yoshiki Igarashi ranks third in the Summit League in assists per game (0.43) and total assists (6).
• Theo Klein leads the team in scoring with six goals on the season, ranking fourth in the SL in game-winning goals (3) and seventh in total goals.
• Head coach Donovan Dowling holds a 26-30-12 career record, all in four seasons with the Mavericks.

 
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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