CLAREMORE, Okla. – Oklahoma Christian men's soccer fell 2-0 to No. 6Rogers State on Wednesday night at Soldier Field. The loss moves the Eagles to 3-2 on the season, while the Hillcats improve to 4-0-1.
The two sides played an even opening half, with both teams recording eight shots. Oklahoma Christian also earned five corner kicks before the break, compared to three for Rogers State.
The Eagles created several early chances. Grayson Schmidt recorded OC's first shot in the sixth minute, followed by opportunities from Kenzo Shabazz-Edwards, Tyler Ackah-Wheatcroft and Alejandro Gomez. Igor Caballero put the Eagles' first shot on goal in the 27th minute, but his attempt was saved.
Rogers State broke through in the 39th minute to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
The Hillcats added their second goal in the 56th minute, but Oklahoma Christian continued to push offensively. Hunter Wilson and Caballero forced back-to-back saves in the 63rd minute, while Luis Alvis and Manuel Mbumwae each had shots blocked later in the half.
Shabazz-Edwards provided two of OC's best late chances, putting shots on goal in the 82nd and 87th minutes, but both were turned away.
Oklahoma Christian finished with 16 shots, including five on goal, while Rogers State recorded 17 shots with seven on target. The Eagles held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks and had 51 percent of the possession. Dante Caffaro played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded five saves.
The Eagles will be back at home on Saturday, September 12th as they host Southern Nazarene University at 4 p.m., as the Eagles soccer program celebrates 40 years at OC.Â
