Jackets Fall On Late 2nd Period Goals

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ABILENE, Texas - The Howard Payne men's soccer team scored two second half goals to tie the game only to fall on two late Hardin-Simmons goals 4-2 Tuesday in conference action.

Hardin-Simmons gained a 2-0 halftime advantage after scoring in the 26th and 40th minutes. HSU outshot the Jackets 16-5 in the first half.

David Rucker got Howard Payne on the scoreboard netting a penilty kick in the 61st minute. Edgard Rodriguez would tie the game just six minutes later off a free kick from 30 yards out.

Hardin-Simmons then put the game away scoring two goals pver the next seven minutes, 74th and 79th minutes.

Ryan Young got the loss for HPU recording eight saves in 90 minutes of work in goal.

Howard Payne is now 3-8-1 overall and Hardin-Simmons stands at 6-6 overall. The Jackets will play next at home versus LeTourenau University on Friday at 3:00 pm.
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