General | 8/23/2025 10:00:00 PM
Box Score Oklahoma City, Okla. - Following their first contest of the 2025 season just two days prior, the Bulldogs traveled to the Sooner State for their seventh all-time meeting with the Evangels of Mid-America Christian. The Evangels, ranked 17
th in the country, were coming off a 0-0 draw with 13
th nationally ranked LSU Shreveport down in Louisiana. McPherson looked to bounce back following their loss to Baker on Thursday night.
The Basics
Location: Dill Soccer Field
Score: MC 1, MAC 2
Records: MC 0-2-0 (0-0-0 KCAC), MAC 1-0-1 (0-0-0 SAC)
How it Happened
Prior to both teams opening up their scoring for the night, the headline of the first half was the straight red card shown to Mid-America Christian's Diego Sano in the 18
th minute of play. A hard challenge at the midfield stripe from the Evangels would put them down a man for the remainder of the match. Handling the adversity, the Evangels would strike first shortly after in the 25
th minute with a near-post rocket of a shot from Federico Palacios for the 1-0 advantage. Nearing the halftime whistle blasts from the official, McPherson's
Alex Escobedo would take advantage of a free ball within the penalty box and find the back of the net from short range for the 1-1 equalizer; this would mark the Bulldogs' first goal of the new season.
Mid-America Christian would take the lead following the halftime break in the 59
th minute as Ryan Jeanfreau was gifted a pass by Carlos Lobo between McPherson defenders. Without taking a first touch on the ball, Jeanfreau turned and fired a right-footed shot into the near-side corner for the go-ahead goal.
The Evangels would be handed another red card in the 78
th minute caused by Jair Estrada's extra curriculars away from the action, giving the Bulldogs the upper hand for the remainder of the match. Looking for the equalizer for the last twelve minutes, McPherson managed three shots against the opposition, but the Evangels were able to hang onto their 2-1 lead and find their first win of the season.
Up Next
The Bulldogs will host their first match of 2025 as they take on the Briar Cliff Chargers this Thursday on August 28
th at McPherson Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
