TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — 4th-year midfielder Hayden Teixeira scored in the second half, but the Harding men's soccer team fell 2-1 to Northeastern State in Great American Conference action Saturday afternoon at DeLoache Field.
Northeastern State (3-7-1, 2-3-1 GAC) took the lead late in the opening half when Carter Adams netted an unassisted goal in the 43rd minute (42:02). The RiverHawks extended their margin early in the second period as Harry Tremblez scored off a pass from Adams in the 52nd minute (51:48) to make it 2-0.
Harding (0-11-0, 0-5-0 GAC) responded in the 73rd minute (72:24). 3rd-year forward Nojus Grudis set up Teixeira, who fired a shot past RiverHawks keeper Cameron McColloch for his second goal of the season to trim the deficit to 2-1. The Bisons pressed for an equalizer late, earning four second-half corner kicks, but were unable to draw even.
Match Notes
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In Net: 5th-year goalkeeper Andrew Wagenblatt collected seven saves in a full 90-minute effort for Harding. McColloch stopped four shots to pick up the win for Northeastern State.
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Attack Leaders: Teixeira led the Bisons' attack off the bench, recording a team-high five shots, including three on target. 2nd-year midfielder Spencer Patterson and 4th-year midfielder Brandon Southard each added shots on goal for Harding.
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Stat Summary: Northeastern State held a 19-11 advantage in total shots and a 9-5 edge in shots on goal. Harding earned six corner kicks to the RiverHawks' two.
Up Next
Harding returns to Searcy on Thursday, Oct. 8, hosting Ouachita Baptist at Stevens Soccer Complex. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
