Box Score Arkadelphia, Ark. – The Union University men's soccer team posted a 2-1 win over Ouachita Baptist University Sunday afternoon. With the win, Union improved to 2-0 overall on the season. OBU dropped to 0-1 on the season.
 
After a scoreless first half, Ostian Bowen scored his second goal of the season in the 70th minute to put Union up 1-0. Not long after in the 74th minute OBU tied the game up 1-1 with a goal from their CJ Washington. Stan De Vries scored his first goal of the season in the 79th minute in the game which helped Union lead 2-1, Matts Fredrikson was credited with the assist. Union's defense would prevail resulting in a final score of 2-1 after regulation.
 
Union outshot OBU 27-6 in the match, including 9-3 shots on goal. OBU edged Union in corners, 5-4.
 
Freshmen goalkeeper Tommy Scahill played all 90 minutes and notched two saves.
 
Bowen led the team with nine shots, Alexander Lapkalo, Kenny Nitzsche, Matts Fredrikson, Stan De Vries, and Manayeh Linton all recorded shots in the match.
 
Up next for Union is a home matchup versus Trevecca Nazarene. This match is set to take place Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
 
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