The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team faced its first defeat of the season against Cleary University on Saturday, September 13. The match took place at Cleary's home ground, with MVNU initially taking the lead late in the first half. Miguel Bello scored for MVNU at the 41:09 mark, assisted by Dante Cooper. This goal marked Bello's sixth of the season.
Cleary University responded in the second half with two quick goals. They equalized at 68:13 and secured their win with another goal at 72:13, resulting in a 2-1 victory over MVNU. Despite this loss, MVNU had more attempts on goal, outshooting Cleary 18–10. Both teams managed five shots on target.
Looking ahead, MVNU will continue their road trip to Louisville, Kentucky, where they will face Brescia University on Thursday, September 18. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private Christian institution located in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It offers education to nearly 2,100 students from various states and countries and emphasizes academic excellence along with spiritual growth and community service.
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