October 14, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK - In a highly anticipated Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) showdown, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions soccer team faced off against the No. 1 ranked Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels at the Dill Soccer Field in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
First Half
MACU managed to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, showcasing their early advantage in a closely contested match.
Second Half
The second half saw a thrilling turn of events as Ethan Stewart, with a remarkable unassisted goal in the 47th minute, ignited the Lions' chances of taking the lead against the top-ranked opponent. However, the Evangels answered with back-to-back goals, intensifying the pressure.
Undeterred, the Lions demonstrated their fighting spirit as John Garcia displayed dazzling footwork to score in the 67th minute. The SAGU offense continued to battle and push for a tie or lead, but the MACU squad managed to hold on to secure the win.
Match Statistics
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SAGU totaled 5 shots, with three on goal.
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MACU recorded 17 shots, with nine on target.
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David Calvete Beltran, SAGU's transfer goalkeeper, made six crucial saves, showcasing his skill and determination to keep the Lions in the game.
Next Game
The Lions are set to face the University of Science and Arts on October 17th at 7:00 PM at the Lions Athletic Complex in Waxahachie, TX, in another important SAC battle.
As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
