The Basics
Game 6
Oral Roberts (1-2-2, 0-0-0) vs. Drake (3-1-2, 0-0-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, September 12 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)
 
TULSA, Okla. – After a two-week road stint, the Oral Roberts men's soccer team returns home to take on Drake Saturday, September 12 at 7 p.m.
 
Fans can watch live on the Summit League Network or follow @ORUMSoccer on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 

• The Golden Eagles are coming off a 2-1 loss at Central Arkansas last Friday.
• ORU's lone goal at UCA was scored by redshirt-freshman defender Chance Anderson, who headed a corner kick from Roman Hemphill in the 28th minute.  
• Redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Cameron Parma earned the first Summit League weekly honor of the season, being named the Defensive Peak Performer August 25. Parma logged all 180 minutes in goal last week during his collegiate debut, recording eight saves, including an 87th-minute stop on a UIC penalty kick to preserve the 1-1 score.
• Oral Roberts enters the season picked fourth in the 2026 Summit League preseason coaches' poll with 10 points, as Kansas City was tabbed the favorite. Sophomores Jeff Mesidor and Siem Tegbaru earned Players to Watch recognition.
• ORU returns 13 players from last season's squad and welcomes 15 newcomers to the roster.
• Zak Ford and Jeff Mesidor stand out among the Golden Eagle returners, combining for over 1600 of the 3600 minutes returned.
• The Golden Eagles' roster represents 13 counties across four continents.
• Head coach Ryan Bush enters his 14th season at the helm, building a 102-86-32 career record, all at ORU.
• Friday's match marks the 13th meeting between ORU and Drake, as the Bulldogs hold the all-time series record 4-7-1. The two met last season in Des Moines, with Drake winning 1-0.

 
Opponent Information

• Drake enters Saturday's matchup 3-1-2 on the season.
• The Bulldogs are led by five-season head coach Pat Flinn, who has built a 30-22-19 record at Drake.
• Drake recently fell to #23 Kansas City 1-0 in Des Moines Monday evening. The Bulldogs had previously taken down Milwaukee 2-0, with goals from Judah Shalit and Cole Schrage.

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