Men’s Soccer Suffers First Loss of Season vs. Governors State

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (3-1-4) had a match against the Governors State University Jaguars (3-2-2) on Wednesday, September 18 at CH4 Stadium.

The Cougars had a slow start, trailing 2-0 by halftime. GSU extended its lead early in the second half with another goal, making it 3-0. MVNU began to heat up late in the second half, scoring twice to narrow the gap to 3-2. However, the late offensive push wasn't enough, resulting in MVNU's first loss of the season by a final score of 2-3.

Goals Recap:

GSU 0-1 7:29 – Andrea Croce (unassisted)

GSU 0-2 38:47 – Croce (Diego Camarena)

GSU 0-3 62:02 – Croce (Camarena)

MVNU 1-3 64:47 – Zack Bowser (Sam Hershey)

MVNU 2-3 73:13 – Aaron Jolly (Hershey)

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU outshot GSU, claiming a 19-17 edge, and led in shots on goal 9-7.

Julius Blumenauer anchored the Cougars' defense, making four saves.

Bowser – 6 shots taken, 5 shots on goal, and 1 goal

Jolly – 6 shots taken, 1 shot on goal, and 1 goal

Daniel Martinez – 5 shots taken, 1 shot on goal

Hershey – 2 assists

What's Next:

The men's soccer team will travel to Winona Lake, Ind., for their first Crossroads League Conference matchup against the Grace College Lancers on Wednesday, September 25. Kick-off at 1st Source Bank Field is set 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.