RENO, NV. —Oregon Tech (4-0) grabbed a 4-0 victory over Sierra Nevada College on Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to eight games, (an achievement that dates back to last season.) While it was a complete team performance, it was John Sarna(#10 Pictured) who led the Hustlin' Owls, assisting three of the four goals they netted. The victory for Tech also marked their best start in program history.
 
Following the victory, Tech HC Casey Tate remarked:
 
"I'm proud of this group today and how they battled through some adversity to get the win. The work the boys put in over the summer has paid off with the best start in school history. Now we must get ready for Northwest and Evergreen to very difficult opponents."
 
Oregon Tech 4 Sierra Nevada College 0
 
After a five hour drive down to Reno, Tech wasted no time in grabbing the bull by its horns so to say and took control of the match within the first five minutes.
 
At the five minute and 17 second mark, Ellis Hardwood broke through for the Hustlin' Owls, and slotting home the opening goal via an assist from Brock Rideout.
 
Tech's hot start would be followed by extra attempts but at half the score remain 1-0 in their favor.
 
At the break, Tech had outshot Sierra Nevada 8-1 and dominated the bulk of possession.
 
In the second half, Tech would strengthen their hold on the match grabbing three goals down the final 25 minute stretch.
 
John Sarna was the catalyst in the three-goal stretch, assisting each of the goals that Tech slotted home. Sarna assisted Jake Mitchell in the 68th minute, Jack Warner in the 78th minute, and Hunter Hoogerwerf in the 89th minute.
 
Tech once again showed stout defense in the back, allowing only three shots from Sierra Nevada, only one of which was on Joel Witts' frame.
 
The Owls will be back in action on Friday at 2:30pm when they host Northwest University (4-1) on the Tech Soccer Field. 
 
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