Men's Soccer Conclude 2024 Season with a Battle Against #12 MACU
Goodwell, Okla. The men's soccer team closed their 2024 season on Tuesday night in a thrilling match against nationally ranked #12 Mid-America Christian University (MACU). The Aggies honored their seniors falling 2-1 to the Evangels after a late-game push from the visitors.
Game Recap:
The Aggies took an early lead at the 31:43 mark when Saphir Salaouandji scored his second goal of the season, skillfully assisted by Mauricio De Santiago. OPSU's defense held strong through most of the game, but MACU managed a comeback in the final minutes.
Team Stats:
- Shots: MACU 9 (5 on goal), OPSU 5 (4 on goal)
- Saves: MACU 3, OPSU 3
- Corner Kicks: MACU 8, OPSU 2
- Fouls: MACU 4, OPSU 3
Aggie Highlights: Goalkeeper Aron Kanyai played the full 90 minutes, recording three saves to keep OPSU within striking distance. Salaouandji, with his goal, and De Santiago.
Senior Night
The Aggies recognized six dedicated seniors for their contributions to the program:
- Marko Madaras
- David Vargas
- Thomas Garcia
- Sebastian Quiero
- David Rubio
- Mauricio De Santiago
