ARKADELPHIA, Ark. -- The Northeastern State men's soccer team kept its postseason hopes alive Thursday with a 2-1 road victory over Ouachita Baptist at Kluck Field.
The win moved the RiverHawks into a tie with Southern Nazarene for third place in the GAC/MIAA standings with one regular-season match remaining.
Northeastern State struck early when
Harry Tremblez converted a penalty kick in the fifth minute to give the RiverHawks a 1-0 lead.
After carrying the advantage into halftime, NSU doubled its lead in the 68th minute.
Brandon Fuenmayor scored off an assist from
Joshua Adeyemi to put the RiverHawks ahead 2-0.
Ouachita Baptist cut the deficit to one goal in the 74th minute on a penalty kick by Ryan Armijo, but Northeastern State held on for the victory.
Goalkeeper
Victor Jaunay made two saves as the RiverHawks finished with a 4-9 shot disadvantage. NSU put two shots on goal, scoring on both.
The RiverHawks can secure a spot in the GAC/MIAA Tournament with a win Saturday at Harding. The league tournament is scheduled for next week at Fort Hays State.
Scoring Summary
NSU —
Harry Tremblez, penalty kick, 4:42
NSU —
Brandon Fuenmayor, assisted by
Joshua Adeyemi, 67:37
OBU — Ryan Armijo, penalty kick, 73:46
