Box Score Bartlesville, OK –

The #2 Men's Soccer team was home on October 29^th for a huge Top 5 match-up with the #5 Bellevue University Bruins. With both teams looking to start post season play next week, this game was a huge momentum boost and preparation with what is to come. The Eagles entered the match-up 15-1 on the season while the Bruins entered with a 13-1-2 overall record.

A windy evening in Bartlesville, the Eagles started off the match with strong possessions and aggressive shots with the wind on their side. A quick drive upfield from the Eagles and team work led to the Eagles first goal of the game in the 11^th minute; off the foot of Kirill Pakhomov, assisted by Nemenja Vukovic. A 1-0 score in favor of the Eagles, both teams looked aggressive and took multiple shots in the next 20 minutes of play.

Coming off the bench for the Eagles, Julian Tovar was vital to the Eagles offense. Scoring 1 of two goals in the 44^th minute unassisted. Changing direction, the Bruins were quick to the punch in the second half; fighting back and scoring to make it a 2-1 game. Scoring the final goal for the Eagles with the help of Nikita Pakhomov, Julian Tovar struck again in the 81^st minute to give the Eagles a 3-1 lead.

Taking down the #5 Bellevue University Bruins, the #2 Eagles gain energy heading into the post season. The Eagles are back on the field for their final conference game of the season this Saturday in Bartlesville, facing off against the Tabor College Bluejays.