Men’s Soccer Faces Drury in Friday GLVC Home Opener

9/17/2025 12:05:00 PM

By: Madelyn Stephen, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Rolla, Mo. -- Missouri S&T men's soccer is set to host Drury this Friday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Allgood-Bailey Stadium in its Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) home opener.

About the Miners
Miners hold a 0-1 GLVC record and a 2-1-1 overall mark as they return home after opening conference play on the road at Lincoln, where Joao Vieira (Punta del Este, Uruguay/International College) scored his first goal of the season in a 3-1 setback on Sunday.

Vieira converted from the penalty spot late in the first half, while Mike Banasik (Loekkegade, Denmark/Hjoering Gymnasium) and Brendan Owens (St. Louis, MO/Fort Zumwalt South) each recorded two shots on goal as S&T applied pressure throughout the second period. Goalkeeper Cavitt Bruhn (Plano, TX/Plano) finished with five saves to keep the Miners within striking distance.

Earlier this season, the Miners earned a 1-0 victory against Southern Nazarene and a 4-1 win over Union. Through four matches, S&T has outshot opponents 61-46 and holds a 24-17 advantage in corner kicks.

About the Panthers
Drury enters Friday's match with a 0-0-3 overall record and 0-0-1 GLVC mark, having drawn each of its opening three contests. The Panthers' attack has been spread across multiple players, with three different goal scorers so far, while goalkeeper Camden Meyer has been steady in net with 14 saves.

Joe Loughnane leads the Panthers offensively with one goal and one assist. Drury's opponents have outshot them 37-31. The most recent meeting between the Miners and Panthers ended in a 1-1 draw.

What's Next
Following Friday's home match, Missouri S&T will continue GLVC play next weekend with contests against Missouri-St. Louis and Maryville.

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