SEARCY, Arkansas – The Ouachita men's soccer team fell to Harding on Thursday night on the road by a final score of 4-1.
Ouachita's goal came from
Zebastian Rios in the 36th minute assisted by
Grant Isbell and
Ebon Jordan. It was Rios' first career goal. For Isbell, it was assist No. 2 of the season and No. 2 for his career. For Jordan, it was his second assist of the year and eighth of his career.
The Tigers (0-9-3, 0-4-2 GAC/MIAA) led the Bisons (4-8-1, 2-5-0) in total shots by a margin of 19-17 and also led in shots on frame 9-6. Ouachita also had more chances on corner kicks with a 6-2 edge.
Harding wasted little time in getting on the board, scoring in the fourth minute to take an early lead. The Bisons added goals in the 18th and 30th minutes, respectively. With Ouachita's goal coming next, Harding held a 3-1 lead at halftime. The Bisons scored the only goal of the second half, coming in the 69th minute.
Ouachita is back at home this Saturday, October 14 to take on Northeastern State. It will be Senior Day for the Tigers. Kickoff is set for approximately 2:30 p.m. following Ouachita's women's soccer game against East Central.
