SPRINGFIELD - The No. 8 Missouri State men's soccer team (9-1-2, 3-1-1) lost to Tulsa (4-4-4, 2-1-2) by a score of 2-1 on Sunday night in an American Conference match at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium.
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Tulsa dominated the first half, establishing a strong defense and taking control early. In the 16th minute, Luc Achermann-Stanfield scored to put the Golden Hurricane ahead 1-0.
Missouri State managed four shots in the first half, but could not convert any into goals. Diego Real was the first Bear to get a shot on target in the 24th minute, but his effort was saved by Tulsa's Carlito Saylon.
The Bears responded in the second half and tied the game in the 64th minute. Adrián Esteban assisted Martin Gasztos, who scored his first goal as a Bear, leveling the match at 1-1.
However, just minutes later, Christian Mezas of Tulsa netted the game-winning goal. Gasztos continued to push for another goal, taking four more shots before the final whistle, but none were successful.
Missouri State concluded the match with 15 total shots, four of which were on goal. Tulsa had four shots, three on target. The Bears recorded 12 corner kicks compared to only one for Tulsa. Missouri State made one save, while the Golden Hurricane made three.
Following this match, the Bears remain tied for the conference lead with Charlotte, each team having 10 points. Tulsa is in third place with 8 points, ahead of fourth-place Memphis with 6 points in the nine-team conference.
The Bears will next face Florida Atlantic in a road American Conference game on Sunday, October 18, at 5:00 p.m. in Boca Raton, Florida, with the game to be broadcast on ESPN+.