Harding (0-0-1) vs. Oklahoma Christian (0-1-0)
Date: Sept. 5, 2015
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Stevens Soccer Field, Searcy, Ark.
Coaches: Harding - Odie Guzman (14-28-4, fourth season); Oklahoma Christian – David Scott (63-74-15, 10th season)
Series: Tied 0-0-1 (Tied 1-1 last season in Oklahoma City)
SEARCY – Harding plays the second of two games to open the season at home Saturday against Oklahoma Christian. The Bisons are coming off a 1-1 tie against Dallas Baptist in Thursday's season opener. Harding fell behind in the game, but Barry Foster tied it with a goal in the 55th minute.
HU Team News
Foster's goal against Dallas Baptist was the sixth of his career. He is Harding's active leader.
Harding outshot Dallas Baptist 16-14 with freshman Jason Diaz leading the team with four shots.
Sophomore Tyler Melson made his ninth career start in goal against Dallas Baptist and had five saves.
Harding's tie against Dallas Baptist marked the first time in program history that the Bisons opened the season with a game that went into overtime. Harding is now 8-12-16 overall in overtime games and 5-7-8 in overtime home games.
Opponent Team News
Oklahoma Christian opened its season with a 3-1 loss at Ouachita on Thursday.
Anthony Buchanan gave the Eagles an early 1-0 lead, but Oklahoma Christian surrendered three second-half goals in the defeat. Ouachita outshot Oklahoma Christian 14-9.
Evan Helker, a junior, made one save at goalkeeper for the Eagles