Bowser Leads Cougars to Victory at (RV) Grace in Crossroads Opener

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (4-1-4) opened Crossroads League play with a 2-0 win at (RV) Grace College (1-5-2) on Wednesday, September 25.

MVNU scored early in the seventh minute thanks to the foot of Zack Bowser to take a 1-0 lead. With momentum already on its side, MVNU took a 2-0 lead in the 27^th minute from another Bowser goal. Aaron Jolly assisted on Bowser's 10^th goal of the season. The two Bowser scores were all MVNU needed as it went on to claim the Crossroads League opening match.

Goals Recap:

MVNU 1-0 (7:51) – Bowser (unassisted)

MVNU 2-0 (29:06) – Bowser (Jolly)

Inside the Box Score:

Brayden Pierson had the game of his collegiate career, finishing with 11 saves. The freshman turned in a clean sheet in his 90 minutes of work.

Grace outshot MVNU 23-9 in the match and had 11 shots on goal to MVNU's 4.

Bowser – 4 shots taken, 3 shots on goal, and 2 goals

Caio Carrara – 1 shot on goal

Jolly – 1 assist

What's Next:

Men's soccer is set to compete in a Crossroads League matchup against (RV) Spring Arbor University at CH4 Stadium, on Saturday, September 28 at 4:00 p.m.

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, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.