Men’s Soccer Falls to Trojans at CH4

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (5-2-5, 2-1-1) hosted the Taylor University Trojans (5-4-2, 1-2-1) on Saturday, October 5 at CH4 Stadium.

Two first-half goals for the guests proved too much for MVNU to overcome. Zack Bowser got MVNU on the board in the 85' minute off a penalty kick, but the goal was too late as the Cougars could not complete the comeback and would fall by a final score of 1-2.

Goals Recap:

TU 1-0 (24:17) – Carlos Sanabria (Elias Munoz)

TU 2-0 (44:30) – Brock Carpenter (unassisted)

MVNU 2-1 (85:56) – Bowser (unassisted)

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU dominated in shots, finishing with 24 total and 12 on goal. The Trojans had 12 shots with 4 of them being on goal.

Brayden Pierson finished the match with 2 saves for the Cougars.

What's Next:

MVNU hits the road to Goshen, Indiana for a contest at Goshen College on October 12 at 7:00 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.