MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Ouachita Baptist, on Saturday afternoon, Signaigo Field. The Bucs allowed just two shots in the contest.
FINAL SCORE:
CBU 1 (2-0)
OBU 0 (0-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
31' | CBU had two chances to open the scoring when
Paul Bobai had a shot bounce off the post, and his rebound was stopped by a sprawling save from Tiger goalkeeper Masaya Nitta.
44' | Following another great chance from Bobai, CBU got on the board when
Ruben Neubauer slipped past a defender and headed in a well-placed free kick by
George Chandler at the back post.
HALF | The Bucs finished the opening 45 minutes with a commanding 17-1 advantage in shots.
83' | OBU had its best chance of the match when Ebon Jordan saw his well-struck shot from 30 yards out saved by a diving
Max Klink.
90' | CBU did not allow a shot for the remainder of the match.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Bucs have started 2-0 in two of the last three seasons.
- CBU is undefeated in its last four contests against OBU.
- The goal for Neubauer was the second of his CBU career.
- CBU finished with a 26-2 advantage in shots, including a 7-1 edge in shots on target.
- Over the opening two contests, CBU has outshot its opponents 58-14.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Friday, Sept. 8, when they host McKendree (Ill.). Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM. CBU defeated the Bearcats 1-0 last season.