Clarksville, Ark. - The University of the Ozarks men's soccer team suffered a narrow 2-1 setback to Colorado College on Sunday in a well played match by both teams.
The Eagles, who entered the match at 6-1-3 overall and 1-0 in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play, fall to 6-2-3 overall and 1-1 in SCAC action. Colorado College improves to 7-2-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
After a scoreless first half, Ozarks struck first in the 56th minute. Trae McCormick scored his second goal of the season at the 55:32 mark, with Lyatonga Filos providing the assist to give the Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
Colorado College answered just 3:19 later when Arlo Sollinger found the back of the net off an assist from Lenny Lehmitz to tie the match at 1-1.
The Tigers then delivered the decisive goal in the 86th minute putting Colorado College ahead 2-1.
Ozarks generated eight shots in the second half after managing just one in the opening period. The Eagles finished with nine shots, including six on goal, while Colorado College recorded 17 shots with six on target.
The Eagles also held a 2-0 advantage in second-half corner kicks but finished the match trailing 7-2 in corners.
The Eagles will travel to Texas for matches against Austin College LeTourneau University October 9 and October 11.
