Bolivar, Mo. – The Bearcats brought the energy Saturday afternoon, using a complete performance on both ends of the pitch to take down Upper Iowa University 2-0 at the SBU Soccer Field. The shutout victory moves SBU to 5-4-2 overall and 2-4-2 in GLVC play.
Dylan Gorman got the Bearcats rolling in the 29th minute, connecting for his first goal of the season off an assist from Joe Wright. SBU carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime before Nathaniel Velasquez converted a penalty kick in the 54th minute for his fifth goal of the season.
SBU controlled the attack with a 12-9 advantage in shots and a 9-2 edge in corner kicks. Gorman finished with four shots, while Velasquez provided a spark off the bench with five shots and three on goal. Martin King made two saves across all 90 minutes to secure the clean sheet.
The victory gives SBU its fifth win of the season and second in GLVC play as the Bearcats continue their conference schedule on Wednesday, October 7th vs William Jewell at 1:30 p.m. at SBU Soccer Field.
