The Basics
Game 11
Oral Roberts (2-4-4, 0-1-1) vs. Missouri State (8-0-2, 3-0-1)
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 7 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: MOST Athletics
Location: Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium (Springfield, MO)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer team prepares for a nonconference matchup at Missouri State Wednesday, October 7. Kickoff at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium is set for 7 p.m.
 
Fans can watch live on ESPN+ or follow @ORUMSoccer on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 

• The Golden Eagles are coming off a 1-1 draw against UMass. ORU's lone goal came as junior defender Cris Gonzalez in the 59th minute when Lazarus Ocira sent a cross to Emre Aydin, who fired back-to-back shots that struck the post and crossbar. Gonzalez then gained control of the rebound and slipped the equalizing shot past a UMass defender and the goalkeeper.
• Goalkeeper Cameron Parma, who was named the first Summit League Defensive Peak Performer of the Week this season, is making his name nationally known. A redshirt-freshman, he currently ranks 24th in the nation with 43 saves on the season, ranked second in the Summit League. He leads the league and sits 37th nationally with a .782 save percentage. Parma also ranks 32nd nationally in total goalie minutes played.
• As a team, Oral Roberts ranks leads the league and 37th in shot accuracy (.479).
• Head coach Ryan Bush enters his 14th season at the helm, building a 103-89-34 career record, all at ORU.
• Wednesday's game marks the 28th meeting between the two teams, as UMass holds the all-time record 16-5-6.

 
Opponent Information

• Missouri State enters the match ranked eighth nationally with a 8-0-2 overall record and 3-0-1 mark in conference play.
• The Bears are led by eight-season head coach Fran O'Leary, who has built a 80-41-21 career record, going 50-16-15 in five seasons at MOST.

 
For the latest information on ORU men's soccer, follow @ORUMSOC on X or go to www.ORUAthletics.com.