Junior forward Brad Peters was key on Sunday and Friday at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Invitational/Mr. Goodcents Brookside Invitational.

Peter, the MVP of tournament, recorded two game winners over the weekend.

On Sunday, Peters’ goal was the difference maker as the Panthers defeated Missouri-Kansas City, 1-0. The goal, which came in the 58th minute, was assisted by senior midfielder Mick Galeski.

“I was just in the right place at the right time,” Peters said. “It’s nice to win MVP, but it would not have mattered if we did not win the games.”

Peters’ header on Friday against Oral Roberts (1-3) came in the 104th minute and was the game winner as the Panthers improved to 2-0 in overtime games this season.

The team continues to win close games with two overtime victories this season, and a pair of 1-0 victories.

It was Peters’ third and fourth goals of the season.

Eastern head coach Adam Howarth said the team was sluggish in the first half, but stepped it up in the second half and outplayed Oral Roberts in the overtime period.

“Our guys just wanted it more,” Howarth said. “The second half we came out and defended better.”

The Panthers (4-0-0) won their second tournament title. Eastern won the Bradley Holiday Inn City Centre Classic earlier this season.

On Sunday, the Kangaroos had a couple of chances in the second half to record a goal, but were denied by the Panthers’ defense.

Eastern defenders cleared a ball off the goal line in the 51st minute.

Howarth said the defense had met its goal. He said the team wanted two shutouts. Eastern did that.

The Panthers have not allowed in goal in three straight games.

Howarth said the team was successful Sunday shutting down UMKC (3-1) forwards junior Brian Harris and freshman John Sosa. The Panthers limited the two to one shot each.

“Everyone stepped up,” junior goalkeeper Mark Hansen said. “The competition was a lot better, which led to closer games.”

Hansen’s play in the tournament earned him a spot on the all-tournament team.

“We are getting into the rhythm,” Howarth said. “Our guys go out there and grind out victories.”

To see the Eastern and Missouri-Kansas City box score, click here.

To see the Eastern and Oral Roberts box score click here.