ROCKLIN, Calif.---Â Biola men's soccer delivered an eight-goal performance on Saturday afternoon, scoring six times in the second half to secure an 8-2 victory over Jessup at Warrior Field.
Kyle Denn led the Eagles with four goals, breaking Biola's NCAA Division II-era single-match records for goals and points. The junior midfielder surpassed Leo Thompson's previous records of three goals and six points, set against Dominican in 2017. Denn also tied the program's DII-era single-match shots record with seven, matching Jarrett Pugh's mark from 2017.
Biola wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Denn converted a penalty kick in the fourth minute to give the Eagles an early advantage. He struck again in the 32nd minute, sending Biola into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
The Eagles carried their momentum into the second half as Denn completed his hat trick in the 52nd minute. Less than six minutes later, he added his fourth goal of the afternoon off an assist from Ivan Moore, extending Biola's lead to 4-0.
Jessup answered in the 58th minute, but the Eagles quickly regained control with two more goals. Ian Pierra scored his first career goal at Biola in the 61st minute before Daniel Celis followed in the 64th, pushing Biola's advantage to 6-1.
Biola continued its offensive production in the closing minutes. Jeremy Larson scored in the 78th minute off an assist from Luca McGreevey Couchman. After Jessup added its second goal, McGreevey Couchman capped off the scoring in the 88th minute, assisted by Gabriel Hernandez.
Five different Eagles found the back of the net, with Denn leading the way with four goals on seven shots, including five on target. McGreevey Couchman added a goal and an assist, while Moore and Hernandez each recorded an assist.
Biola outshot Jessup 16-9 and held a 10-5 advantage in shots on goal. Ethan Kell earned the win in goal, recording one save in just over 65 minutes before Elijah Mineiro closed out the match with two saves.
With the victory, Biola improved to 3-6-3 overall and 3-1-1 in PacWest play.
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