MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Spring Arbor University picked up a 2-0 road win Saturday night at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, with early and late strikes putting the match out of reach.
It was the third straight victory for the Cougars, who are now 8-5-1 overall and 3-1-1 in Crossroads League play.
THE BASICS
SCORE: (RV) Spring Arbor 2, Mount Vernon Nazarene 0
LOCATION: Mount Vernon, Ohio
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 8-5-1 (3-1-1 CL), Mount Vernon Nazarene (CL)
MATCH SUMMARY
- Spring Arbor struck first just minutes into the match when David Magalhaes opened the scoring in the fourth minute.
- The game remained tight until late when Caleb Swartzendruber converted in the 82nd minute to make it 2-0 and seal the result.
- Goalkeeper Jack Cristini earned the clean sheet, recording three saves.
- Spring Arbor finished with 21 shots (12 on goal) to MVNU's seven shots. The Cougars also had a 10-2 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor begins a three-game homestand on Wednesday, Oct. 15 when the team welcomes Grace College to the Cougar Soccer Complex. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.