The defining subjects of the 2018 regular season for the Missouri State men’s soccer team were defense and tenacity.
The Bears had the strongest defensive team in the Missouri Valley Conference this season, both statistically and based on the eye test.
During MVC play, the Bears averaged less than one goal allowed per game; their .5 goals per game average was tied with Loyola for best in the league.
The Bears’ main problem was putting their own shots in the net.
Sophomore forward Josh Dolling scored 9 goals this season, including a hat trick against Santa Clara in nonconference play.