ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons' Cowboy soccer team picked up an important American Southwest Conference victory Thursday evening, defeating East Texas Baptist 2-1 at the HSU Soccer Complex.
The Cowboys improved to 5-7 overall and 4-2 in ASC play with the win over the Tigers.
Jaxon Shaffer scored two goals in the win for HSU.
Hardin-Simmons wasted little time getting on the scoreboard.
Jaxon Shaffer found the back of the net in the fourth minute off an assist from
Gabriel Rodriguez to give the Cowboys a 1-0 advantage. East Texas Baptist answered just moments later when Preston McLean scored to even the match at 1-1.
Shaffer struck again in the 24
th minute, scoring his second goal of the night to put HSU back in front 2-1. The Cowboys would make that lead stand for the remainder of the contest.
Goalkeeper
Joel McPherson was outstanding between the posts, recording eight saves while allowing just one goal in the complete-match effort.
Shaffer led the Cowboys offensively with two goals on four shots, while Rodriguez added an assist. Hardin-Simmons totaled 16 shots and eight shots on goal in the match.
The Tigers applied pressure throughout the second half, finishing with 17 shots and nine shots on goal, but the Cowboy defense held firm to preserve the victory.
Hardin-Simmons returns to action at home against Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
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