Columbia, Mo. – The Columbia Cougar men's soccer squad picked up their seventh win of the season today as they defeated non-conference opponent Ottawa University 3-0 at R. Marvin Owens Field. Today's game was part of Columbia College's Homecoming/Family Day activities. The Cougars improve to 7-2 on the season while the Braves fall to 1-7.

Columbia tallied two goals in the first half after outshooting the Braves 18-3. The Cougars added the first goal with eight minutes remaining in the half after a Columbia corner kick bounced off an Ottawa defender and found the back of the net. Edin Campara added a second goal in the 41^st minute after connecting with Mitchell Conning for the 2-0 advantage.

Carter Cox notched his third goal of the season in the 69^th minute to round out the scoring for the Cougars. Conning picked up his second assist of the game on the goal.

The Cougars outshot the Braves 26-7 with 10 shots-on-goal for the day. Iain McTurk (5-0) recorded the shutout for the Cougars, posting five saves.

Columbia returns to the field on Tuesday, September 29^th when they host American Midwest Conference opponent Lindenwood University-Belleville. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. at R. Marvin Owens Field.