OKLAHOMA CITY -- Junior Jacob Zamarron potted his 12th of the season from the line seven minutes into the contest, and freshman Kyle Hix posted a new career high saves in the John Brown University men's soccer team's 1-0 victory over Oklahoma City at Brian Harvey Field on Saturday (Oct. 16) afternoon.
Hix made a career-high seven saves to cement his second clean sheet in three matches, and Zamarron buried the penalty kick that he earned in the seventh minute of play, improving to 4-of-5 in his career from the stripe.
Zamarron snuck in behind the Stars (7-5-0, 1-4-0 Sooner Athletic) back line and made a move around keeper Danilo Vilani before the keeper took Zamarron down. Initially shown a red, officials reversed it to just a yellow, but the attempt granted the Golden Eagles (5-7-0, 3-2-0) wouldn't be revoked, offering Zamarron a chance to complete his effort.
Zamarron easily converted his attempt, marking the third-straight contest the Golden Eagles placed the match's opening marker on the scoreboard.
The visitors held a 9-7 shooting advantage in the first half, while City edged the shooting battle 6-5 in the second frame. During a flurry in the 22nd minute, City's John Woodhead hit the post behind Hix, and just seven minute later, sophomore Erick Diaz hit the post behind Vilani – maintaining the John Brown 1-0 lead.
Zamarron and OCU's Jusung Kang led all players with four shot attempts as the visitors out-shot City by a narrow 14-13 margin – both teams sending seven on target. John Brown held a 7-6 advantage in corner kick chances.
The three-match road trip now ends as the Golden Eagles welcome Oklahoma Panhandle State to Alumni Field on Monday (Oct. 18) afternoon. The contest will air live, beginning at 3 p.m. for the opening kickoff.
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