Game Recap — Aug 26, 2025 • North Newton, Kan.

Bethel men's soccer opened its 2025 season with a hard-fought 3–2 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State, marking the first career victory for Head Coach Juan Zamora. The Threshers struck twice late in the first half as Aden Braggs scored in the 37th minute off a feed from Seif Ghodhbani, followed just two minutes later by a goal from Gabriel Okita.

After OPSU cut the lead in half early in the second, Bethel responded through Branden Balvanz, who finished unassisted in the 77th minute for what proved to be the game-winner. The Aggies added a quick reply less than a minute later, but Bethel's defense held firm in the closing stages. Goalkeeper Samuel Hernandez recorded two key saves to secure the result.

The Threshers were efficient in attack, putting five shots on goal and converting three of them, while withstanding 16 total shots from OPSU. The victory starts Bethel at 1–0 overall and gives Zamora a milestone win in his first match leading the program.