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MSOC vs Rio Grande
1
Rio Grande URG (3-2-0, 0-0)
2
Winner Indiana Wesleyan IWU (3-1-2, 0-0)
Rio Grande URG
(3-2-0, 0-0)
1
Final
2
Indiana Wesleyan IWU
(3-1-2, 0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Rio Grande URG 0 1 1
Indiana Wesleyan IWU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

FRESHMAN PIZARRO AND NYAGURUNGO LEAD MEN'S SOCCER TO UPSET OVER NO. 13 RIO GRANDE

MARION, Ind. - After going down a goal late in the second half, freshman Jose Pizarro and Brandon Nyagurungo propel (RV) Indiana Wesleyan men's soccer to the 2-1 upset over No. 13 University of Rio Grande. This marks the first Top-15 win for the program since the Wildcats beat the Red Storm back on Sept. 12, 2020.
 

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 THE ESSENTIALS



 

  • Location: Marion, Ind.
  • Records: IWU - 3-1-2, 0-0 CRL | UNOH - 3-2-0, 0-0 RSC
  • NAIA Top-25 Ranking: IWU - (RV) | URG - #13
 
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 WHAT HAPPENED



 

  • After each teams remained scoreless in the opening 45 minutes, Rio Grande netted the first goal of the game in the 65th minute.
  • The Wildcats earned a free kick outside the 18 yard box, and freshman Jose Pizarro bent in the equalizer in the top left corner of the goal.
  • Four minutes later, the red and grey built another attack with clean passing through the middle to find another freshman, Brandon Nyagurungo, for the game winner.
  • Tim Slusarczyk picked up his first assist of the season off the through ball to Nyagurungo for the go-ahead score.


  
   
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 REEB PERSPECTIVE

 

  • "I couldn't be more proud of our team. These guys have given their best all season, and I am thrilled to see them come together in difficult moments and grab a big win. When we believe in ourselves and stay together, we are capable of being one of the best in the country."

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 NOTABLE NUMBERS



 

  • 1: The Wildcat defense held the 5.5 goals-per-game Red Storm to just one goal in the match.
  • 2: Jose Pizarro has scored two goals this season, both on set-pieces outside the box of the left side of the field.
  • 3: Dating back to 2007, this is just the 3rd time in 11 matches that IWU have beaten Rio Grande.
     
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 LOOKING FORWARD


 

 
  • The Wildcats won't have much time to celebrate and will be back at Wildcat Soccer Field on Monday to face Adrian College at 5:00 p.m. 
  • Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets.


 
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