MIDWAY, Ky. -- The Midway men's soccer team returns to Midway Turf Field Saturday afternoon when the Eagles welcome Boyce College for a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Midway enters Saturday's contest at 5-1-2 overall and 1-0-0 in River States Conference play after defeating Kentucky Christian 2-0 on Thursday. The victory extended the Eagles' winning streak to five matches and continued a stretch in which Midway has gone unbeaten in its last six contests.
The Eagles have found their stride offensively during the recent run. Midway has scored 12 goals across its last two matches, including a 10-0 victory over Cincinnati-Clermont and Thursday's 2-0 shutout at Kentucky Christian. The Eagles have recorded 55 shots during those two matches, with 37 finding the frame and 12 resulting in goals.
Through eight matches, Midway has scored 21 goals while recording 15 assists and 65 shots on goal. Saleh Ekuchi leads the Eagles with five goals, five assists and 15 points, while George Spencer has six goals and one assist for 13 points. Miles Ezell has added three goals and one assist, while Rhys Dickson has contributed one goal and three assists.
Defensively, Midway has allowed 11 goals through eight matches while limiting opponents to 87 total shots. Landon Sorrell and Connor Vincent have split time in goal, with Vincent posting a .769 save percentage and Sorrell recording 17 saves. Together, the Eagles have recorded two shutouts.
Scouting Boyce
Boyce enters Saturday with a 5-1-2 record, matching Midway's overall record through eight matches. The Bulldogs are led by head coach Billy Ward, who is in his 25th season.
Uzoma Ohuka is Boyce's leading offensive threat, entering the matchup with eight goals and five assists for 21 points. Kayden Kalenga has also scored eight goals and added an assist, while Colin Becker has contributed one goal and six assists. Nesbi Santiague has added four goals, while Colby Balyo has three.
Boyce has scored 28 goals this season and recorded 17 assists, compared to Midway's 21 goals and 15 assists. The Bulldogs have put 76 shots on goal, while the Eagles have recorded 65.
Saturday will mark the first meeting between Midway and Boyce. The matchup was originally scheduled for Sept. 2 before being rescheduled due to weather.
Following Saturday's matchup, Midway will return to RSC play Thursday, Oct. 8, when the Eagles host Indiana University East at 1 p.m. at Midway Turf Field.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletics teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
