Instead of dwelling on being the only team on campus without a conference the Belmont men’s soccer team is embracing their independent identity heading into the 2013 season. Senior forward/midfielder Cody Stratton hopes the team can strengthen that identity by building off each and every game throughout the season, especially winning home matches and making Rose Park “our own fortress.” Bruin coach Earle Davidson agrees. “Continuing to get our brand out there and style of pla

The Belmont men’s soccer team shutout No. 22 Xavier 1-0 in its first exhibition match of the season Sunday night in Cincinnati. The lone goal for the Bruins came from senior Sam Miller when he sent a penalty kick past Musketeers goalkeeper Eric Osswald in the 53rd minute. Both teams had nine shots in the contest with Belmont having six shots on goal. Freshman Grayson Rector made three saves to earn the shutout victory for the Bruins against the preseason ranked No. 22 in the