Drovers Remain Unbeaten at Home with Shutout Against OPSU

CHICKASHA, Okla. – Tuesday night, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (5-4-3, 2-1-1 SAC) bounced back with a 2-0 shutout victory against Oklahoma Panhandle State University (2-6-2, 0-3-1 SAC). 

After the Drovers opened the 2024 season with a pair of losses in Louisiana, they have been terrific, going 5-2-3 over their next 10 games. Additionally, the Drovers are still unbeaten at home (4-0-3).

 Early in the contest, USAO held possession of the ball for majority of the first half, but the score remained knotted at 0-0 for the opening 40 minutes. However, the Drovers finally found the back of the net in the 42^nd minute as Sebastian Boldt scored his first goal of the season, off an assist from Fabian Romero. USAO took a one-goal advantage into halftime. 

Following the break, the Drovers quickly added to their lead as Boldt scored his second of the game in the 46^th minute, assisted by Callum Scott. Both teams generated some scoring chances late in the second half, but neither team was able to score for the remainder of regulation. 

As a team, USAO attempted 22 shots, with five being on goal, while OPSU attempted 12 shots, three of which were on target. The Drovers were whistled for 12 fouls, while the Aggies committed 10 infractions. USAO attempted seven corner kicks and OPSU had three attempts out of the offensive corners. 

Angel Diaz was perfect between the pipes for USAO, stopping all three shots that came his way, earning his fourth shutout of the season. Diaz ranks first in the Sooner Athletic Conference in saves (47) and second in save percentage (.783).

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Drovers will return to the pitch for a double-header at Wayland Baptist University on Tuesday, October 15. The women's game is scheduled to kick-off at 5:00 PM CT, followed by the men's game at 7:30 PM CT in Plainview, Texas.

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