ORANGE, Calif. – The Chapman University men's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 win at Pacific Lutheran Freshman Bryan Antov scored the game-winning goal in his Chapman debut.
Antov's goal flipped the result into Chapman's favor to start the season. He fired in the game-winner from nearly 30 yards out after settling a clearance attempt.
The Panthers fell behind early but proved to be the stronger team in the end with a goal just before halftime and Antov's winner under 15 minutes into the second half. Evan White tied the match in the 43rd minute when he buried a rebound past the keeper.
Chapman held an 11-8 shot advantage in the match. Rhys Lindhorst and Otto Richter split time in goal but Richter made three saves without allowing a goal in the second half.
The Panthers Northwest trip continues across town to the University of Puget Sound on Sunday.
