Box Score
The Basics
Score: Oral Roberts - 0, SMU - 2
Records: ORU (2-2-1), SMU (3-3-0)
Location: Westcott Field - Dallas,
Texas
DALLAS, Texas - The Oral Roberts University
men's soccer team dropped its second consecutive match on Friday as
the Golden Eagles were shutout 2-0 by SMU in Dallas, Texas.
ORU fell to 2-2-1 on the season, while the Mustangs reached the
.500 mark at 3-3-0.
Just before halftime, in the 43rd minute, SMU scored
its first goal of the match as Joseph Benjamin slipped a shot into
the net to put the Mustangs up 1-0. Jordan Cano extended the
Mustang lead in the 57th minute with a header off a
corner kick by Bryce Clark, making it 2-0.
Turning Point
Joseph Benjamin gave the home team a 1-0 lead heading into
halftime with an unassisted goal in the 43rd minute from
the top of the penalty area.
Inside the Box Score
- Both ORU and SMU combined for just 13 shots in the match.
- Tarik
Salkicic had ORU's only shot on goal in the 81st
minute.
- Ben
LaCourse earned four saves in the loss, moving his season
record to 2-2-1.
- Mauro Cichero led the Mustangs with two shots on target.
- Michael Nelson (3-3-0) recorded one save, earning the victory
between the posts for the Mustangs.
News and Notes
- Friday's match was the first meeting between ORU and SMU since
the 2007 season.
- ORU is 0-6 all-time against SMU.
Up Next
ORU looks to get back on track at home on Monday as the Golden
Eagles return to the Case Soccer Complex for a showdown with
Houston Baptist. Kickoff against the Huskies is set for 7 p.m.
For more information and updates on ORU men's soccer, following
@ORUMensSoccer
on Twitter or go to ORUAthletics.com.
