EDMOND, Okla. - With the time of the final Eagles home game moved up to beat the incoming weather, Oklahoma Christian (6-7-3, 3-5-1) blew away Texas A&M Internation (2-10-2, 0-7-1) in a 3-0 morning victory.Â
What Went DownÂ
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Oklahoma Christian started the game battling against the 20+ mph winds finding a way to still dominate time of possession in the first 45 minutes.Â
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David Pepple ended the Eagles four-game scoring drought by battling in the box and slamming the ball in the back of the net, after a shot from a teammate hit the crossbar to grab a 1-0 lead.Â
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The Dustdevils outshout the Eagles 11-7 in the first half of play, but were never able to get passed OC keeper, Pepe Hinterschuster.Â
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Oklahoma Christian came out at half time looking to use the wind to their advantage and pressure Texas A&M International back line.Â
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The Eagles would score two goals in just over three minutes to put the game away. This game in the 51st minute with a well placed assist from captain Joep Claassen to give Ezra Moser his first goal of the season. OC quickly regained possession of the ball after the restart as Igor Caballero and Isaias Silva set up Ethan Nakolo for his fifth goal of the season.Â
NotesÂ
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Pepples recorded his second goal of season with his first half goal.Â
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Moser, not only celebrates his first goal as an Eagles, but also his collegiate goal.
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 With his goal today, Nakolo now has five goals on the seasons.Â
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Hinterschuster claimed his fifth shutout performance of the season and had five saves on the day.Â
Up NextÂ
Oklahoma Christian will travel for their final game of the season in a must-win matchup with UT Tyler, November, 2nd at 5 p.m.Â
The Eagles are still very much in the postseason picture, but will need a win against the Patriots and some help from other matchups in the conference.Â
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