Belton, TX – The Mary Hardin-Baylor men’s soccer team scored early and controlled the game from there as the Cru rolled to a 4-0 victory over McMurry on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 24) in Belton, Texas, that clinched the regular season title and the right to host the ASC Men's Soccer Championship Tournament at Cru Sports Plex on November 6-8. It was the first regular season title in prgram history for UMHB.
The UMHB men improve to 13-2 overall and 11-1 in American Southwest Conference play. The loss drops McMurry to 2-10-2 overall and 0-8-3 in ASC play on the season.
The UMHB men grabbed a quick 1-0 lead when Daniel Green scored an unassisted goal just 1:44 into the match. The Cru added some breathing room when Ben Allen scored off an assist from Bo Baker 10:09 into the match. UMHB would lead 2-0 at halftime and the Cru added a pair of insurance goals in the second half. Kyle Dickey scored of an assist from Garrett Graham at the 81:19 mark and Chris Gilham scored off a free kick at the 89:05 mark to provide the final margin.
Mark Miller posted five saves in goal for his ninth shutout of the season for the Cru. Collin Bowersock and Matt Mouer combined for two saves in goal for McMurry. UMHB outshot McMurry 17-10 in the match.
The Cru will now travel to Brownwood to close out the regular season next weekend. UMHB will take on Howard Payne University in a 3:00 PM start next Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams.
-Courtesy University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Sports Information Department