Men’s Soccer Caps Senior Day with Win Against (RV) Knights

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (6-4-6, 3-3-2) hosted the (RV) Marian University Knights (12-3-2, 5-2-1) in its final Crossroads League regular season home match on Saturday, October 26, at CH4 Stadium.

MVNU secured the huge 1-0 home victory over the Knights, marking a memorable win as it honored its seven seniors Aaron Jolly, Caio Carrara, Jordan McMahon, Zack Bowser, Daniel Martinez, Diego Shaw, and Sam Hershey for their dedication to the program.

Martinez stole the show on senior day as his goal in the 79^th minute proved to be the game winner.

Goal Recap:

MVNU 1-0 (79:34) –Martinez (Hershey)

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU held an 18-12 edge in total shots, with both teams tallying 7 shots on goal.

Brayden Pierson made a notable impact in goal, recording 7 saves.

Martinez – 4 shots taken, 2 shots on goal, and 1 goal

Bowser – 4 shots taken and 1 shot on goal

Jolly – 3 shots taken and 1 shot on goal

Duarte Pimentel – 3 shots taken and 1 shot on goal

Hershey – 1 assist

What's Next:

The men's soccer team will play their final Crossroads League Conference match of the regular season on Wednesday, October 30. They'll head to Fort Wayne, Indiana, to face the University of Saint Francis, with kickoff scheduled for 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.