The MBU men's soccer team split its contests in the McKendree University Classic this weekend. The Spartans took a 1-0 win over Avila University on Friday night, improving to 3-0. MBU junior Ger Coppinger (Ireland) earned the shutout. MBU junior Nyron Orr (Trinidad & Tobago) scored the game's only goal at 24:52. The assist came from junior Ryan Harris (Alton, Ill./Lewis & Clark CC). 
 
The Spartans picked up their first loss of the season to Baker University on Saturday. The Spartans were held scoreless, as Baker took the game 3-0. With the loss, the Spartans sit at 3-1. They will travel to Benedictine College on September 9th, and will return home to host Kansas Wesleyan University on the 12th.