CREVE COEUR, Mo. – Oklahoma Wesleyan University men's soccer continued its impressive run Monday morning, securing a 2-0 shutout victory over Lindsey Wilson College at Spartan Field. A pair of second-half goals from Mateja Bozic and Nasreddine Benbella propelled the Eagles to another commanding performance, improving their overall record to 13-1-3.

The Eagles established their attacking presence early, controlling possession and generating opportunities in the final third. Oklahoma Wesleyan registered five shots in the opening 45 minutes while its disciplined defensive backline limited Lindsey Wilson to just two attempts. Despite creating scoring opportunities, OKWU entered the halftime break in a scoreless deadlock.

Oklahoma Wesleyan emerged from the intermission with renewed attacking intensity, increasing its pressure and finding success in the offensive third. The Eagles consistently pushed forward, creating space and testing the Lindsey Wilson goalkeeper with dangerous opportunities.

The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when Mateja Bozic found the back of the net, capitalizing on a well-executed attacking sequence. Santiago Mejia provided the assist, setting up Bozic for the opening goal and giving Oklahoma Wesleyan a crucial 1-0 advantage.

The Eagles wasted little time extending their lead. In the 76th minute, Nasreddine Benbella doubled the advantage, finishing an opportunity created by Niko Vasileiou. Benbella's clinical strike provided OKWU with a two-goal cushion and firmly shifted momentum in favor of the Eagles.

Oklahoma Wesleyan's defensive unit delivered an equally impressive performance, maintaining its shape and shutting down Lindsey Wilson's attacking threats throughout the contest. The Eagles held their opponents to just six total shots, none of which were on target, preserving the clean sheet through the final whistle.

Statistically, OKWU controlled the match, outshooting Lindsey Wilson 16-6, including a commanding 9-0 advantage in shots on goal. The Eagles were particularly dangerous in the second half, producing 11 shots while forcing the Lindsey Wilson goalkeeper into five saves. Oklahoma Wesleyan also held a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks.

The victory highlighted the Eagles' ability to combine offensive creativity with defensive discipline, as their second-half finishing and organized backline proved decisive in securing the shutout.

With the 2-0 result, Oklahoma Wesleyan improves to 13-1-3 on the season, continuing to build momentum behind its balanced attack and strong defensive performances. The Eagles will look to carry that momentum forward as they approach the final stretch of their 2026 campaign.