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Harding University Athletics

Lesego Maloma
3
Winner Newman NU (6-4-0, 3-1-0)
1
Harding HU (0-7-3, 0-4-0)
Winner
Newman NU
(6-4-0, 3-1-0)
3
Final
1
Harding HU
(0-7-3, 0-4-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Newman NU 2 1 3
Harding HU 0 1 1

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Harding Falls 3-1 to Newman

SEARCY, Ark. - Harding men's soccer team fell 3-1 to Newman in a GAC/MIAA matchup at Stevens Soccer Complex on Thursday evening.

The Jets struck early, scoring two goals in the first half. Alberto Romano netted the first goal in the ninth minute, assisted by Mario De Roque Zazon. Felipe Calderaro doubled the lead with a shot from just outside the 6-yard box in the 31st minute. Romano led Newman with four shots, two of which were on goal, while Calderaro added three shots, one on goal.

Harding's Lesego Maloma scored the team's lone goal in the 45th minute, only 20 seconds into the second half, rebounding a shot into the bottom right corner. Jake Whittington assisted on the play. Maloma led the Bisons with three shots, two on goal, while Whittington added one shot, one on goal.

Newman added an insurance goal in the 82nd minute when Caio Tascheto headed in a cross from Paulo Villalobos. Tascheto led Newman with three shots, two on goal, while Villalobos added two shots, one on goal.

Harding goalkeeper Inigo Chavarria made eight saves, while Newman's Guilherme Borges made four saves.

The loss drops Harding to 0-7-3, 0-4-0 on the season, while Newman improves to 6-4-0, 3-1-0.
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