We are the champions

Men's soccer takes Summit League title on IUPUI's home field

By Samantha Franz
Sports Editor

After coming up victorious 2-1 against UMKC, Oakland University had to face a hometown crowd in Indianapolis as the No. 1 ranked Golden Grizzlies took on the No. 2 ranked IUPUI. But all the cheers went in one ear and out the other as OU came away with the Summit League champsionship title by shutting out the Jaguars 2-0. The win gives Oakland an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Senior Michael Reyes netted both goals for the Golden Grizzlies and garnered Summit League Most Valuable Player honors.

Senior Michael Reyes/ougrizzlies.com

“The guys were absolutely magnificent today for all 90 minutes,” said The Summit League Coach of the Year Gary Parsons. “IUPUI came out and played physically today, and we matched them. Michael Reyes came in off the bench and was brilliant for us. It’s great to get back to the NCAA Tournament." Parsons was named Summit League Coach of the Year and junior Martin Sandell recieved Summit League Newcomer of the Year Honors.

OU will find out who they play in the NCAA selection show, which will air at 5:30 p.m. on ESPNews.

Fantastic Finish--The following OU players earned spots on the All-Tournament Team:

Adam Brent
Ian Daniel
Piotr Nowak
Michael Reyes