SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a strong defensive match against the Friends Falcons last Wednesday that resulted in a tie, Valor Men's Soccer look to take the next step and take a victory on Saturday (Sept. 23) afternoon when they host the Bethany Swedes at 2:30 p.m.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel and Friends played a strong defensive 90 minutes on Wednesday, resulting in a 0-0 tie.
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The Valor have scored 16 goals this season, compared to three goals by the opponents, which ranks as the fifth least in the nation for goals allowed so far this year.
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Ted Okoroh leads Evangel in goals and assists this season, currently with four and five, respectively. Okoroh is tied for 11th in the nation in assists (5).
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Nine different athletes have recorded goals this season for Evangel.
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Evangel is currently averaging 2.67 goals per game, but is still looking for their first goal in conference play.
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Anthony Morales had one of the strongest games of his career last Wednesday, finishing with 11 tough saves against a solid Friends offense.
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Evangel takes on Bethany for the first time in program history on Saturday.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel travels to Hillsboro, Kansas, next Saturday (Sept. 23) evening to take on the Tabor Bluejays at 8:00 p.m.
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