Jackets Lose Close One To UMHB

HPU Sports Information

BROWNWOOD, Texas - The Howard Payne University men's soccer team's late push came up short and the Yellow Jackets fell 2-1 to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Mary Hardin-Baylor grabbed a 1-0 lead when Tyler Wicks scored on a John Williams cross from the outside in the 11th minute.

UMHB extended their lead to 2-0 in the 75th minute on a goal by Michael White.

A Jaime Benitez free-kick from 35 yards out brought the game to within one just two minutes later. Howard Payne had many opportunities in the second to tie the game outshoting UMHB 11-3 in the half.

Howard Payne is now 6-7 overall and 4-6 in ASC play.  UMHB stands at 9-3-1 overall and 8-3 in conference.

The Jackets will travel on Friday to Shreveport, LA to play Centenary College.
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