LA GRANDE, Ore. - Mountaineer Men's Soccer posted its second straight shutout as Eastern Oregon took down Bushnell University, 2-0, in its conference home opener. With the win, EOU improves to 2-4-0 overall and is off to a 2-1-0 start in Cascade Collegiate Conference play.

How it Happened
• The Mounties had the best offensive output this year as they racked up 21 shots against Bushnell (1-5-0, 1-2-0 CCC) and had a 7-3 edge in shots on goal. Defensively, Eastern allowed just six shots in the win.
• EOU put on the offensive pressure early on as they ripped off four shots and held the Beacons to just one in the first 25 minutes of play. The Mountaineers movement and quick passing paid off as they scored both goals in the final 15 minutes of the period.
• The first goal by the Mountaineers came in the 32nd minute as Rui Tsubakihara played a pass from the far sideline near midfield to a striding Dawson Heuett. Off the pass, Heuett cut toward the middle of the field and nailed his shot from 15 yards out to give EOU the 1-0 lead.
• The Mountaineers continued to take shots as they looked to add to their lead. It paid off late in the frame as Carlos Murillo found the back of the net. Murillo got down to the end line on the right side and fired a shot that went through the goalkeeper's hand to make it a 2-0 score by halftime.
• A 12-1 advantage in shots by EOU allowed the team to go ahead by two at the break. Complimenting the Mounties offense was a defense that secured the shutout for the second straight game.
• In the second period, Bushnell managed to add five shots but still was out-shot by the Mountaineers who added nine. Despite not scoring again, Eastern put up quality shots that came close to find the back on the net. Regardless, solid play on both sides of the ball led to the home win for EOU.

Mountaineers Stat Leaders
• Dawson Heuett scored the gamewinning goal and finished the game with two shots.
• Carlos Murillo also had a goal scored and was second on the team in total shots with three.
• Rui Tsubakihara was credited the assist on the gamewinner and led the way in shots with four.
• Greg Rodriguez also had three shots in the win with one coming on goal.
• Noah Galow was credited the win in net, while Dalton Mauzay had three saves in a relief effort.

For the Beacons
• Akiva Wikramaratna tied for the team lead in shots with two and had one come on goal.
• Kyle Aure also had two shots in the loss with one shot on goal.
• Goalkeeper Julian Hernandez tallied four saves in the loss.

By the Numbers
2 - The Mountaineers have now posted shutouts in back-to-back matches.
5 - EOU improves to 5-1-0 all-time against Bushnell.
0 - The Mounties have yet to lose a home game against the Beacons in four matches.
1 - Dawson Heuett and Carlos Murillo's goals are both the first in their EOU careers.
1 - Friday's win is the first for Head Coach Jessy Watson against Bushnell.

Up Next
• The Mountaineers are back home tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 25 as they will host No. 23 Corban University. Kickoff against the Warriors is set for 5 p.m. PT inside Community Stadium.

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