The Howard Payne University Men’s Soccer team claimed their first win of the season in an overtime thriller over Texas College at Citizen National Bank Soccer Field. The final score was 3-2.

Zach Moreno and Alexander Paz both scored goals for the Yellow Jackets. Goal Keeper Andrew Hackney recorded seven saves.

Zach Moreno scored the first goal of the afternoon in the 12th minute of the match. Texas College scored in the 36th minute to tie the game going into the second period.

Alexander Paz scored on an assist from Daniel Hernandez to put the Jackets back on top in the 79th minute of the match. Texas college answered in the 82nd minute to make the score 2-2.

The score was 2-2 at the end of regulation. Alexander Paz scored the game-winning goal on an assist from Daniel Hernandez in the 8th minute of overtime to give HPU their first win of the season.

Andrew Hackney played all 98 minutes in the goal for Howard Payne, recorded seven saves, and allowed two goals.

Howard Payne improves to 1-1 on the season. They will play Jarvis Christian College on Monday, Sept. 6th, at Citizens National Bank Field in Brownwood, Texas.

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Lady Jackets 2, Paul Quinn 0

The Howard Payne University women’s soccer team took down Paul Quinn College 2-0 in a solid showing at Citizens National Bank Field.

Marisah Mata and Kendra Cecil highlighted the match, scoring one goal each.

The match was close for the first 45 minutes of play. The score was 0-0 going into the second period. However, the Lady Jackets took 16 shots while the Tigers only took three.

Marisah Mata got HPU on the board, scoring on an assist from Lillie Turner in the 53rd minute of the match.

Kendra Cecil scored in the 89th minute of the match to put the game away for the Jackets. The final score was 2-0.

Delaney Castor and Emily Williamson each played 45 minutes in the goal for Howard Payne and allowed zero goals.

Howard Payne improves to 2-0 on the season and will play Jarvis Christian College on Monday, Sept. 6th, at home.