Men’s Soccer Falls Short Against No. 19 Marian
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian (IN) (7-2-3, 2-0-1) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) (5-3-3, 0-2-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Marian (IN)
| Game Statistics | Marian (IN) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 30 (11) | 13 (6) |
| Saves | 6 | 9 |
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 4 |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (5-3-3, 0-2-1 CL) faced off against No. 19 Marian University (7-2-3, 2-0-1 CL) on Wednesday, October 1 at CH4 Stadium.
After a scoreless first half, Marian scored a penalty kick by Gustavo Nunes and a goal by Matthew Loo with under four minutes remaining in the second half. Marian would go on and win the game 2-0.
Marian had 30 shots (11 on goal) to MVNU's 13 shots (six on goal). Miguel Bello led MVNU's offense by putting two shots on goal. Brayden Pierson grabbed nine saves while in the net for the Cougars.
What's Next
The Cougars will continue conference play when they travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana to face the University of Saint Francis on Saturday, October 4. Kickoff will start at 5:00 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 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.