CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Truett McConnell University Bears (10-2-2 overall, 9-1-0 AAC) broke the men's soccer program record for most conference wins in a single season with a 5-0 victory over the Bluefield University Rams (2-12-1 overall, 0-10-0 AAC) at the TMU Soccer Complex on Saturday.
The fixture served as part of Truett McConnell's 2026 Fall Athletics Senior Day, and men's soccer's veterans rose to the occasion as three of the five seniors recognized before the game ultimately scored within the contest.
Jovica Lazarevic was the senior Bear who kicked off the celebration with his 13
th goal and second game-winner of the season, finding the back of the net off a pass from
Nacho Vaquero in the 22
nd minute. Senior
Pablo Farrona joined the part three minutes later with a score of his own provided by
Nick Jeising.
Truett McConnell's defense held the Rams to just four shot attempts in the first half as they entered the break at 2-0.
Jeising continued his role as playmaker with another assist to open scoring in the second half, this time off a free kick as
Roman Reynolds soared above the Rams' defense and headed the ball to join Lazarevic and Farrona as senior goal scorers. Reynolds added icing to his cake just eight minutes later with another goal as the Atlanta, Ga. native finished a rebound created by
Carlos Ruiz.
Thomas Hill closed out the festivities in the 79
th minute with the match's final goal, a corner kick header conversion delivered by
Hector Herraiz.
Jakob Hendrickson recorded two saves as he and the Bears claimed their sixth shutout win of the season.
Truett McConnell concludes its 2026 regular season home campaign on Wednesday as they host Johnson University before traveling to Spartanburg Methodist next Saturday for the final game of the regular season.
