ABILENE, Texas – The Howard Payne University soccer team fell 5-1 to Hardin-Simmons University Saturday in conference action on the road.

After Hardin-Simmons jumped out to 2-0 advantage scoring goals in the first ten minutes of the match, Howard Payne freshman Tim Murphy netted his first goal as a Yellow Jacket. It came in the 14th minute on an assist from Tracer Moore.

With the score 3-1 Hardin-Simmons at the half, HSU added two additional goals in the 55th and 64th minutes to claim the match 5-1.

Nicholas Panameno played all 90 minutes in goal for HPU recording the loss. Panameno allowed five and had eight saves which included a penalty kick in the 88th minute.

Hardin-Simmons outshot Howard Payne 24-8 overall and 13-6 in shots on goal. Alex Sanchez led HPU with two shots both on goal and Tracer Moore added two shots, one on goal.

Howard Payne is now 0-6-1 overall and 0-3-1 in American Southwest Conference action. Hardin-Simmons stands at 6-2-1 overall and 4-0-1 in league play. The Jackets will play next on Tuesday, Oct 4th at home versus Schreiner University at 3:30 pm. Admission is free to Citizens National Bank Field, follow Jacket soccer @HPUmsoc.