Drovers Drop Conference Opener Against JBU

CHICKASHA, Okla. – Saturday night, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (4-2-3, 0-1 SAC) opened conference play with a tough 1-0 loss against John Brown University (6-2-1, 1-0 SAC). In head-to-head matchups, the Drovers hold a 21-17-1 advantage in the all-time series, dating to 2000.

Following an evenly matched, and scoreless first half, the second half began with more of the same. In the 69^th minute, the Golden Eagles finally broke the scoreless tie with the eventual game-winning goal. The Drovers were unable to strike for the equalizer in the final minutes, thus suffering only their second loss of the season.

As a team, USAO attempted a total of 10 shots, with four being on goal, while John Brown attempted 11 shots, seven of which were on target. The Golden Eagles were whistled for only eight fouls, while the Drovers committed 15 infractions. Furthermore, the physical contest featured six yellow cards, four issued to USAO and two to JBU. The Drovers attempted four corner kicks, while holding the Golden Eagles to only one kick out of their offensive corners.

Angel Diaz got the start between the pipes for USAO and stopped six of the seven shots that came his way, to move his record to 19-14-11 as a Drover.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The Drovers will return to the pitch on Tuesday, Sept. 30 as they host Texas Wesleyan University. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM CT at McLaughlin Field.  

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