CLAREMORE, Okla. – Rogers State men's soccer punched its ticket into the Great American Conference Tournament Championship game with a 1-0 victory over Southern Nazarene in the semifinal round held at Soldier Field Saturday evening.
 
Highlights

• The first half was scoreless between the Crimson Storm and Hillcats, with Rogers State having the better looks, outshooting SNU 4-2 with the only shot on target going to the Hillcats.
• Just over three minutes into the second half, Angel Lopez forced a save out of Dillon Dean in goal, as the score remained 0-0.
• In the 65^th minute, Rogers State would take the lead as Jordan Watson played a dangerous ball forward to Grant King. King initially moved toward a shot attempt, but the Southern Nazarene defense forced the ball away from King with a slide tackle.
• However, the ball went to the feet of Jaxon Pitt, who fired a shot that was blocked. King then poked home the rebound with a left footed strike.
• Southern Nazarene would have the final five shots of the game looking for the equalizer, but the visitors tested Dean just one more time, as he stopped a shot from Nathaniel Mederos.

Inside the Box Score

• The Hillcats and Southern Nazarene each had eight shots.
• However, Rogers State had three shots on goal to just two from SNU.
• Southern Nazarene would finish with four corners to just two from the Hillcats.
• Rogers State led in fouls 14-11.

Game Notes

• King's third career goal was also his second career game-winning goal and his second goal of the season.
• Pitt picked up his second assist of the season.
• Rogers State extended its unbeaten run to nine games, improving to 6-0-3 during the run.
• The Hillcats also extended their win streak over Southern Nazarene to seven games, as RSU improved to 9-5 all-time against the Crimson Storm.
• Dean picked up his 10^th career cleansheet and his second of the season. Both have come against Southern Nazarene.

Up Next
Rogers State will wrap up the spring season looking to lift back-to-back GAC Tournament Championship trophies and defend the 2019 title on Friday, April 16, as the Hillcats welcome in Northeastern State to Soldier Field. Kickoff in the championship game is slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Soldier Field.