Box Score GAME DETAILS
East Texas Baptist University 2, University of the Ozarks 1
Records: University of the Ozarks (1-1-0), East Texas Baptist University (2-0-0)
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Clarksville, Ark.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Marshall, Texas – The Eagles would strike first with a goal in the sixth minute, but East Texas Baptist University scored two unanswered goals to secure a 2-1 win on Sunday.
Jordan Grimaldo blasted a goal for a 1-0 Eagle lead early on. The Tigers responded with a goal in the 36th minute to even the score, which remained 1-1 at halftime. The Tigers created a couple of scoring chances at the midway point of the second half. Goalkeeper
Maksym Maliutenko slowed the momentum with an outstanding diving save in the 70th minute. However, the Tigers found a way through the Eagles defense and scored what would prove to be the game-winner in the 73rd minute. Statistically, the game was similar for the Eagles and the Tigers. The Eagles recorded ten shots while the Tigers had 15. The Tigers had the edge in corner kicks at 6-4.
OZARKS SCORING SUMMARY
Jordan Grimaldo – 5:37
KEY STATISTICS
The Tigers had a second half goal that would prove to be the game-winner handing the Eagles a road loss.
EAGLES' NEXT MATCH
The Eagles will travel to Memphis for a pair of matches September 5 and September 7. The Eagles will face Westminster College Friday and Rhodes College on Sunday.