Bowser’s Career Day Leads MVNU to Victory Over Crusaders

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (2-0-4) returned home for a match against the Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders (1-4) on Wednesday, September 11 at CH4 Stadium.

The Cougars came out strong and maintained control against the Crusaders, with senior Zack Bowser delivering an outstanding performance, netting four goals to secure MVNU's 4-1 victory. The four goals scored for Bowser were just two from the school record of six goals by Levi Lowry against Rosary (IL) in 1995.

Goals Recap:

MVNU 1-0 (15:34) – Bowser (Tiago DeJesus)

MVNU 2-0 (37:51) – Bowser (Joao Brito e Cunha)

MVNU 3-0 (66:12) – Bowser (unassisted)

MVNU 4-0 (70:19) – Bowser (unassisted)

GLCC 4-1 (80:09) – Joel Kisukulu (unassisted)

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU outmatched GLCC in total shots, holding a 33-6 advantage, while also leading in shots on goal with 12 shots to 5. Brayden Pierson led the Cougars with four saves in goal.

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

Aaron Jolly – 7 shots taken, 2 shots on goal

Duarte Pimentel – 5 shots taken, 1 shot on goal

DeJesus – 4 shots taken, 2 shots on goal.

What's Next:

The men's soccer team will face the WVU Tech Golden Bears on Friday, September 13, at CH4 Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm.

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.