THE LEAD
The Dallas Baptist University Men's Soccer team lost to Ouachita Baptist University, 2-0, on Tuesday evening at Kluck Field in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. After a scoreless first half, the Tigers found the back of the net twice in the final 45 minutes to secure their third straight win to begin the season.
Hector Duron put Ouachita Baptist on the board first in the 59th minute with a goal, assisted by Tinashe Chigede. Dylan Tritton put the game out of reach in the 83rd minute with a second score.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- After scoring two crucial goals in the first two matches of the season,
Jacob Garcia earned his first ever start on Tuesday, recording one shot on goal.
 - OBU goalkeeper Nelson Pacheco has not allowed a single goal in 277:47 minutes played through three matches.
 - The Patriots placed two of their three second-half shots on goal after not putting their two first-half attempts on the frame.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
8 - After the DBU defense held the Tigers to just three shots on goal in the first half, OBU accumulated eight in the second half.
1 - The Patriots have allowed just one first half goal this season.
3 - DBU had three offensive opportunities halted by offsides calls.
UP NEXT
The Patriots return home to take on Southwest Baptist University on Saturday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m.