BETHANY, Okla. - For the first time since 2017, the Oklahoma Christian men's soccer program defeated (RV) Southern Nazarene in Bethany as the Eagles took down the Crimson Storm Thursday night, 1-0. 

What Went Down

• The Eagles defense held SNU to just one shot on goal the first half as goalkeeper Nick Hardiman recorded four saves in 90 minutes of action.
• Similar defense from Southern Nazarene while OC saw a few more shots on goal, yet with nothing finding the back of the net.
• 2024 Lone Star Conference All-Freshman recipient Ethan Nakolo broke through in the 69', netting one of his two shots on the evening for the eventual game-winning goal. 

Notes

• Thursday was the first time since the 2024 season opener that Southern Nazarene has been held without a goal in a home loss.
• Ethan Nakolo's scored his sixth career goal in Thursday's match against Southern Nazarene.
• In addition to the victory being OC's first such result against SNU in Bethany since 2017, it is only the second ever such victory in Bethany of the NCAA DII era.

Up Next

Oklahoma Christian will remain on the road to take on Newman Saturday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. as OC looks to start the year off 2-0 for the first time since 2022.