MVNU Clashes with No. 6 IWU in Hard-Fought Home Battle

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars men's soccer team (5-4-6, 2-3-2) faced off against the No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats (13-1-1, 5-1-1) in a Crossroads League Conference matchup on Saturday, October 19, at CH4 Stadium.

IWU took an early lead with a goal from a free kick, making it 1-0. The score remained unchanged going into halftime. Despite several opportunities in the physical second half, MVNU couldn't capitalize and ultimately fell to IWU, 0-1.

Goal Recap:

IWU 1-0 1st 17:16 – Jose Garcia (unassisted)

Inside the Box Score:

IWU held a 19-13 shot advantage over MVNU and led 12-5 in shots on goal.

Brayden Pierson stood out in goal, making 11 critical saves.

Zack Bowser – 6 shots taken and 4 shots on goal

Aaron Jolly – 3 shots taken and 1 shot on goal

Daniel Martinez – 2 shots taken

What's Next:

The men's soccer team will host its final Crossroads League Conference home game against the Marian University Knights on Saturday, October 26, 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.