Box Score JOPLIN, MO – The Ecclesia College Royals took on Ozark Christian College in a decisive NCCAA matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Royals set the tone early with freshman Carlos Martinez converting a penalty kick to put the team ahead 1-0. Just before halftime, fellow freshman Rony Terma doubled the lead to 2-0, giving the Royals momentum heading into the break.

In the second half, the Royals came out firing on all cylinders, applying relentless pressure on the Ambassadors. Freshmen Pedro Figueroa, Alek Gonzalez, and Damian Castro each found the back of the net, contributing to the growing scoreline. Martinez continued his standout performance, netting two more goals to complete a hat trick. Despite the Royals' dominance, Ozark Christian managed to spoil the clean sheet with a late penalty kick, but the final score still stood at an impressive 7-1 in favor of the Royals.

With this victory, the Royals extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches—marking the longest unbeaten run in program history.

The Royals now have a week off to recover and prepare for a crucial stretch of NCCAA competition, with back-to-back games against Dallas Christian College on October 14th and Southwestern Adventist on October 15th. Stay tuned to the Royals' historic season by visiting our website for the latest updates, match results, and more!