The Basics
Game 6
Oral Roberts (1-3-1), (0-0-0) vs. Houston Christian (3-1-0), (0-0-0)
Date/Time: Sunday, September 7 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: Houston Christian Athletics
Location: Sorrels Field (Houston, TX)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team continues nonconference play in Texas, taking on Houston Christian Sunday at 7 p.m.
 
Fans can watch the match live on ESPN+ or follow @ORUMSoccer on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 

• Oral Roberts enters the weekend 1-3-1 on the season, coming off a 2-1 win at UTRGV on Thursday.
• UTRGV opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, but the Golden Eagles answered in the 48th when Leonardo Seixas netted his first goal of the season, assisted by Emilio Cazares. Just four minutes later, Tweneboa Kodua tallied his first goal of the year off an assist from Ronardo Burgher, giving ORU a 2-1 lead that held the rest of the way.
• Seixas leads the team in shots (7) and shots on goal (4).
• Goalkeeper Jakub Grzesiak ranks third in the Summit League, averaging 3.33 saves per match.
• Sunday's contest marks the 15th meeting between ORU and Houston Christian. The Golden Eagles hold a 6-5-4 advantage in the all-time series.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 98-78-28 record with the Golden Eagles.
• John Woodhead was promoted to assistant coach after serving as a graduate assistant from 2023 to 2025.

 
Opponent Information

• Houston Christian is 3-1-0 on the year, most recently defeating UC San Diego 2-0 on Thursday.
• The Huskies went 8-7-5 overall last season, including a 5-2-3 record in Ohio Valley Conference play.
• Head coach Ryan Pratt is in his ninth season at Houston Christian, where he owns a 41-76-22 record.

 
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.