Men's Soccer | 9/5/2023 9:45:00 PM

Box Score In an intense matchup the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Men's Soccer team went head-to-head with Bethel College (Kan.) and ended the game in a hard-fought 0-0 draw.
 
Bethel College dominated the game with a total of 11 shots, 8 of which were on target. However, the Aggies' defense, led by goalkeeper Aaron Smith, stood strong, with Smith making an impressive 6 saves to keep the opposition at bay. Head Coach Garrett Kull had this to say about Goalkeeper Aaron, "Aaron Smith was a key guy in the goal for us because of his leadership and steadiness in moments. We created some chances late and with some work I think those will turn into goals. We still have a lot of work to do in achieving what I think this team can become, but you have to give credit to Bethel for their organization and ability to test us."

On the offensive side, the Aggies managed 3 shots, with 2 of them on target. Bryan Riojas had a notable performance with two shots, one of which was on goal. Juan Balbin also made a significant contribution with a shot on target.
 
Coach Kull in his first year as Head Coach of the Aggies, is proud of his team, ""It was a hard-fought game tonight. We were missing some key guys in the lineup and off the bench but I was proud of how hard the team played. To start the season with 3 shutouts in four games is a great accomplishment for a team that prides itself on defense. Tonight was about heart and effort and our Aggies rose to the occasion."
 
The OPSU Men's Soccer team will continue their home stretch as they prepare to take on the University of the Southwest (N.M.) on Saturday, September 9th, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 PM.