The Basics
Game 5
Oral Roberts (1-1-2, 0-0-0) vs. UCA (1-1-1, 0-0-0)
Date/Time: Friday, September 4 / 7:00 PM
TV/Video: ESPN+
Live Stats: UCA Athletics
Location: Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex (Conway, Ark.)
 
TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's soccer continues its road slate, traveling for a Friday evening match at Central Arkansas. Kickoff at  

Fans can watch live on ESPN+ or follow @ORUMSoccer on X for updates and information.
 
Quick Hits 

• The Golden Eagles are coming off a 0-1-1 week in California, first finishing in a 2-2 draw at Cal State Fullerton Thursday, before falling 1-0 at CSUN Sunday.
• Scoring ORU's two goals were Siem Tegbaru and Roman Hemphill, who assisted on the first goal of the evening.
• Cameron Parma recorded 13 saves over the week, with nine against Cal State Fullerton.
• 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 25th meeting between ORU and UCA, as the Golden Eagles hold the all-time series record 12-9-3. Last season, ORU defeated the Bears 3-2 in Tulsa.

 
Opponent Information

• Central Arkansas enters the 2026 season under second-year head coach  Kyle Segebart, who has built a 5-11-3 record with the Bears.
• UCA is currently 1-1-1 on the season, opening with a 1-1 draw against Drake before falling to Utah Valley 1-0. The Bears recently defeated Belmont 2-0.

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