Magens Delivers for Men's Soccer in Spring Opener

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (6-4, 4-2 CL) defeated Rochester University (1-5) on Thursday, March 4 by a final score of 2-1.

Moses Magens was the hero for MVNU, scoring the game-winning goal in the 88 minute of regulation.

Inside the Box Score

Magens came up big for the Cougars, accounting for both of the team's goals (21:32, 88:26). Magens had six shots on the night, two of them being on goal.

Zac Meyers and Bryant Echeverria each contributed with an assist.

Joshua Sitney and Sam Hershey had three and two shots, respectively.

Gabriel Burgos came up with two saves in goal for MVNU.

MVNU outshot the Warriors by a margin of 12-7. Each team had three shots on goal.

What's Next

The Cougars will shift their focus to Indiana University East on March 10 at Cougar Field.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and several convenient Graduate and Professional Studies locations throughout the state, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education to more than 2,200 students from 31 states and 22 countries/U.S. territories.