Box Score Corvallis, Ore. – The Oregon State men's soccer team battled throughout the match, but was unable to break down No. 9/10 Akron Friday evening in Akron, Ohio. The 2-0 defeat was the Beavers' first of the season.
Oregon State (3-1-1) was able to create numerous chances in the match, highlighted by junior ' effort off the crossbar in the 73 minute.
The Beavers found themselves behind early on, as Akron (3-2-0) jumped out to a two-goal lead in the opening 12 minutes. Oregon State looked to cut the lead in half in the 18 minute on a shot from sophomore , but the effort sailed high.