DEFINING MOMENT
The Dallas Baptist Men's Soccer Team topped Harding University 2-1 at Patriot Soccer Field in the season-opener on Thursday night. Redshirt sophomore Landon Lacy punched the game-winner at the 85 minute mark to lift the Patriots. The assist was one of two on the evening from junior Leevi Schwartz.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
DBU (1-0) broke a scoreless match in the 58^th minute as freshman Michael Andrews tallied a header for his first collegiate goal. His classmate, Schwartz, delivered a pass across the net from the far right side to put the home squad up. Both debuted with two points and joined Lacy to form a trio that notch that total in the opener.
 
The advantage would be erased at the 62:42 mark, as Dylan Sherrill maneuvered past the defense for a solid shot that found the back of the net.
 
It was the lone blemish on an otherwise solid night from sophomore Mason Stringer (1-0). The native of Burleson, Texas collected four saves between the pipes in 90 minutes as he collected his fourth career win.
 
The Patriots had a few more opportunities in the second half, attempting seven shots compared to five in the frame. Lacy's golden goal with five minutes remaining was the difference on an overall solid team outing.
 
STAT OF THE GAME
12 – The amount of shots recorded by each team in the contest.
 
COACH'S   WORDS
"It wasn't a perfect game for us, but there is nothing better than starting the season out at home with our crowd and getting a win."
-DBU head coach Chris Crawford
 
"I am proud of the guys and their determination to finish and stay in the game for 90 minutes. We started the year off right and now it is time to keep working and fixing the small mistakes."
-Coach Crawford
 
UP NEXT
Dallas Baptist returns to the pitch on Saturday for an 11 AM contest versus Colorado Christian University at Patriot Soccer Field. The Patriots will embark on a five-game road trip, one of two on the campaign, following the home affair.