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Stefano Silva
1
Harding HU (0-1-0, 0-0-0)
3
Winner Christian Brothers CBU (1-0-0, 0-0-0)
Harding HU
(0-1-0, 0-0-0)
1
Final
3
Christian Brothers CBU
(1-0-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Harding HU 0 1 1
Christian Brothers CBU 1 2 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Scott Goode (9/1/23)

Harding Men's Soccer Drops Season Opener at Christian Brothers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Senior transfer Gabriel Otero scored the first goal of the season for Harding men's soccer, but it was not enough as Christian Brothers dealt the Bisons a 3-1 loss Thursday in both teams' season opener.

With Christian Brothers leading 3-0, Otero, a native of Brazil and transfer from Williams Baptist, scored in the 57th minute on an assist from senior midfielder Stefano Silva, Harding's lone returning All-Great American Conference performer.

TEAM NOTES
  • After managing only two shots in the first half, Harding responded with a 10-shot effort in the second half … Harding also earned both of its two corner kicks in the second half.
  • Harding is 0-1 to start the season … the Bisons' last victory in a season opener was a 3-1 victory over William Jewell in 2019.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
  • GABRIEL OTERO scored his first goal as a Bison … he had six goals in 20 games last season at Williams Baptist.
  • STEFANO SILVA recorded his third career assist.
  • BRANDON SOUTHARD and CLAY GLOMSKI both earned starts in their Harding debuts … Southard is a freshman from Jonesboro, Arkansas, and graduate of Valley View High School … Glomski is also from Jonesboro and played at Jonesboro High School.
  • ETHAN BOLES and JIMMY TUYISHIME also played their first games as Bisons off the bench.
  • JARED NITZ made his 24th start at goalkeeper and will tie Ryan Hamilton for fourth in career goalkeeper starts with his next start … recorded a career-high 10 saves, topping his previous best mark of eight.
SERIES NOTES
  • This was the 26th meeting between Harding and Christian Brothers … the Bisons are still seeking their first victory over the Bucs.
UP NEXT
  • Harding continues its Tennessee road trip with a matchup against Union (TN) of Jackson on Saturday at 7 p.m. … Union leads the series 5-1-2 and won 2-0 in Searcy last season.
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