The Basics
Game 8
Oral Roberts (2-3-2, 0-0-0) vs. Houston Christian (2-4-1, 0-0-0)
Date/Time: Saturday, September 19 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: Summit League Network
Live Stats: ORU Athletics
Location: Case Soccer Complex (Tulsa, Okla.)
 
TULSA, Okla. – Coming off a 2-0 shutout over UTRGV, the Oral Roberts men's soccer team readies to take on Houston Christian Saturday, September 19. Kickoff in the Case Soccer Complex is set for 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 2-0 shutout over UTRGV Tuesday evening. Lazarus Ocira broke the scoreless game with a goal in the 59th minute. Emre Aydin followed, scoring in the 76th minute.
• 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 21st in the nation with 29 saves on the season, ranked third in the Summit League, while leading the league and sitting 34th nationally with a .806 save percentage. Parma also ranks seventh nationally in total goalie minutes played.
• Junior Roman Hemphill is top of the Summit when it comes to setting up goals, leading the League with three assists, ranked 44th nationally.
• ORU returns 13 players from last season's squad and welcomes 15 newcomers to the roster.
• The Golden Eagles' roster represents 13 counties across four continents.
• Head coach Ryan Bush enters his 14th season at the helm, building a 103-86-32 career record, all at ORU.
• Saturday's match marks the 15th meeting between the two teams, as the all-time record sits tied 6-6-4. After coming to a draw in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, HCU won in 2025, 3-1.

 
Opponent Information

• Houston Christian enters the match 2-4-1 on the season, last falling to Florida Gulf Coast 3-1 on Wednesday. The Huskies' loan goal came as senior Ryan Okerayi sunk a shot just over two minutes after kickoff.
• HCU is led by 10th season head coach Ryan Pratt, who has built a 158-169-42 career record over 21 seasons with a 51-84-26 mark with the Huskies.

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