Men’s Soccer Falls to Trojans at CH4
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor (IN) (5-4-2, 1-2-1) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) (5-2-5, 2-1-1) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Taylor (IN)
| Game Statistics | Taylor (IN) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 11 (4) | 24 (12) |
| Saves | 11 | 2 |
| Fouls | 8 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (5-2-5, 2-1-1) hosted the Taylor University Trojans (5-4-2, 1-2-1) on Saturday, October 5 at CH4 Stadium.
Two first-half goals for the guests proved too much for MVNU to overcome. Zack Bowser got MVNU on the board in the 85' minute off a penalty kick, but the goal was too late as the Cougars could not complete the comeback and would fall by a final score of 1-2.
Goals Recap:
TU 1-0 (24:17) – Carlos Sanabria (Elias Munoz)
TU 2-0 (44:30) – Brock Carpenter (unassisted)
MVNU 2-1 (85:56) – Bowser (unassisted)
Inside the Box Score:
MVNU dominated in shots, finishing with 24 total and 12 on goal. The Trojans had 12 shots with 4 of them being on goal.
Brayden Pierson finished the match with 2 saves for the Cougars.
What's Next:
MVNU hits the road to Goshen, Indiana for a contest at Goshen College on October 12 at 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.