Men’s Soccer Draws with Huntington to Secure Spot in Crossroads League Tournament

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men's soccer team (7-6-5, 2-5-2 CL) traveled to Huntington University (4-8-5, 2-5-2 CL) for its final regular season game on Wednesday, October 29. 

MVNU and Huntington both put up four shots in the first half, which ended in a 0-0 tie going into the half. MVNU put up seven more shots in the second half, testing Huntington's goalkeeper. The game would end in a 0-0 tie after a competitive match. 

MVNU outshot Huntington 11 to eight, putting three shots on goal to Huntington's one shot on goal. Miguel Bello, Mattia Zuin, and Chucho Salgado each had one shot on goal. Brayden Pierson grabbed one save in net for the Cougars. 

What's Next 

MVNU will advance to the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals as the No. 8 seed on Tuesday, November 4, where it will travel to play No. 1 seed Bethel. Game time is TBA. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.