EDMOND, Okla. - Oklahoma Christian (1-0-0) opened up the Neil Hilton Era with a 2-1 victory over Newman University (0-1-0) Thursday evening on Eagles Soccer Field. 

What Went Down 

• Both teams struggled to find the back of the net until Newman's Felipe Calderaro put the Jets in the lead in the 39th minute of play. 
• As time expired to end the first half, freshman David Pepple powered the ball past the goalkeeper to tie the game at 1-1. 
• Veteran team captain Joep Claassen gave the Eagles the lead in the 73rd minute off an assist from Luis Alvis. 

Notes 

• First win under head coach, Neil Hilton.
• With his goal tonight, Joep Claassen now has nine career goals.
• In his first collegiate game, David Pepple scored his first collegiate goal. 
• Freshman goalkeeper Pepe Hinterschuster gave an impressive performance, with six saves including a massive save at the end of the game to clinch the victory. 

Up Next 

The Eagles will travel to Springfield, Mo to take on Drury University on Saturday, Sept. 7, kickoff set for 5 p.m.