TULSA, Okla. -- Breaking a streak of 26 consecutive matches, the No. 25 John Brown University men's soccer team was held scoreless, as Southwestern Christian (Okla.) claimed a 2-0 win over the Golden Eagles on Tuesday (Feb. 23) morning at the Titan Sports and Performance Center.
Southwestern Christian (5-0-2, 1-0-0 Sooner Athletic) remained undefeated on the season thanks to a pair of late tallies in the final 10 minutes of regulation.
Victor Arias' penalty kick strike in the 81st minute proved to be the game-winner, his fifth goal of the season, while Juan Pebacini provided SCU with the cushion it needed, netting his third of the year in the 84th minute.
While the Golden Eagles (0-1-0, 0-1-0) was narrowly out-shot on the morning, 11-9, only two JBU services toward the opposing goal made it on target, with Santiago Esparza making a save in each half.
Newcomers Ivan Garcia (three shots) and Alanso Arrieta (two shots) accounted for the majority of the John Brown offense.
JBU returns to the pitch on Saturday (Feb. 27) in its home opener at 3 p.m. The Golden Eagles welcome rival Science & Arts (Okla.) in a matinee affair, scheduled to air live on the SAC Sports Network.
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