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EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The University of Evansville men's soccer team (2-9, 0-3 Missouri Valley Conference) was defeated 5-1 at home by Bradley University (5-7, 2-0 MVC) on Saturday afternoon.  Junior forward Tyrus Sciarra scored his first goal of the season in the contest.

"Today's performance was not up to the standard expected of this program," said Evansville head men's soccer coach Marshall Ray, "and every member of our team, including our staff, has to be honest with themselves when accessing the match today. We were second best on the day to a Bradley team who were efficient with their attack and deliberate in their game plan. They were fully committed and got their just reward."

Bradley went ahead early with goals in the fourth and sixth minutes from senior forward Grant Bell.

Down 2-0, UE answered back with Sciarra's goal in the 32^nd minute. Senior forward Mark Anthony Gonzalez made a centering pass to Sciarra who scored on a blast from 15 yards out.

Ahead by one, Bradley extended the deficit with three, second half goals, including two from sophomore forward Richard Olson.

The loss was the sixth straight defeat for UE.

Sciarra's score was just his second career goal. Gonzalez' assist was his second helper this season. Sophomore midfielder Ian McGrath led UE with a match-high six shots.

"We have a week to evaluate ourselves and prepare to go on the road and get a needed result at SIUE," added Ray.
 
The Aces are on the road for their next two matches at SIUE (Oct. 17) and at Lipscomb (Oct. 20). Evansville returns home to host Missouri State and Indiana Youth Soccer Night on Oct. 24.