ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Butler men's soccer team has won its past two matches, both on the road, after defeating Oakland by the final score of 2-1. The Bulldogs (4-8-0, 2-2-0 BIG EAST) saw career-first goals from Brendan Cunningham and Adam Watson in the victory. After conceding two first-half goals, the Golden Grizzlies (1-6-4, 1-3-1 Horizon) cut the lead in half, midway through the second period, but the host side could not find an equalizer.

Key Moments

• 14' | Brendan Cunningham gives the Dawgs an early, 1-0, lead off an assist from Aiden Benitez.
• 38' | Adam Watson puts Butler up by two goals on Aiden Benitez's second assist of the match.

        HALFTIME

• 64' | Oakland cuts the lead in two with an unassisted goal, but Butler remains in the lead, 2-1.

Butler Points Summary

• GOALS: Brendan Cunningham, Adam Watson
• ASSISTS: Aiden Benitez (2)

Bulldog Bits

• Cunningham's goal was a career first.
• Watson's goal was a career first.
• With two assists in the match, Benitez now has three this season.

Up Next
Butler returns to Indianapolis to host Marquette at Varsity Field on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The BIG EAST kick is part of Family Weekend on the Butler campus, which also includes at 1 p.m. football game and 5 p.m. volleyball first serve.