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Eagles Notch Shutout Against Belhaven

Vicente Urdaneta Navarro scored in the 72nd minute against Belhaven.

GAME DETAILS
University of the Ozarks 2, Belhaven University 0
Records: University of the Ozarks (3-4-0), Belhaven University (3-1-2)
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Clarksville, Ark. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Clarksville, Ark.-The Eagles scored a goal in each half rebounding from recent tough road losses to upend non-conference opponent Belhaven University 2-0 on Wednesday. Jorensky Augustin was in the right place at the right time as he deflected a ball the goalkeeper attempted to kick down the field enabling the ball to roll in for a goal. That goal came in the 31st minute. Both teams created multiple scoring opportunities in the match as the Eagles recorded 12 shots and the Blazers had 14. The Eagles pushed their advantage to 2-0 when Vicente Urdaneta Navarro ripped a shot for a goal in the 72nd minute. Eagle goalkeeper Abdoulalli Ibrahim Jirani had a clean sheet as he kept the Blazers from scoring and notched five saves.

SCORING SUMMARY

Jorensky Augustin-30:25
Vicente Urdaneta Navarro-71:33

KEY STATISTICS
A pair of timely goals allowed the Eagles to post a shutout, their second of the season, in a non-conference match.  

EAGLES' NEXT MATCH

The Eagles will host Sul Ross State University September 28 and Howard Payne September 30. The match against Howard Payne is Senior Day.