The ORU men’s soccer team closed the 2014 campaign with a 8-8-2 record, marking the first time since the 2005 season in which the Golden Eagles have won eight games.
ORU clinched the Summit League regular season championship with a 5-0 blowout victory over Eastern Illinois. The championship was the first regular season title for ORU since 2004.
“The guys have worked exceptionally hard,” said head coach Ryan Bush. “… I’m proud of the guys. All the hard work and effort that they put in, and everything that they’ve overcome along the way.”
Forward redshirt senior Johnny Chavez, who finished with a league-high 10 goals, was named the Summit League Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Summit League. Joining Chavez with all-league awards was Gerardo Salas, who also was named to the first team.
Tarik Salkicic was named to the All-Newcomer team after drilling three goals, third-most on the squad, following Matthew Rogers with four. Defender Kaspars Kokis was also named to the All-Newcomer squad.
The ORU women’s soccer team finished its first season back in the Summit League with a 4-10-3 overall record. Highlighting the season was a 2-1 result at SMU, the first ever victory for the Golden Eagles in Dallas, and a 0-0 draw against regionally-ranked Baylor.
Leading the Golden Eagles in goals scored was junior midfielder Ashley Martin, who netted three goals. Sophomore Maria Stordahl was named Second Team All-Summit League, and freshman Lexi Jones was named to the league’s All-Freshman Team.
Senior forward Megan Giles finished her career eighth all-time at ORU with 16 career assists. Senior goalkeeper Helen Erb was a part of two shutouts this season, including the shutout against Baylor, giving her 12.5 for her career.
