TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State men's soccer held off Harding 2-1 on Saturday at DeLoache Field, extending its winning streak against the Bisons to 13 consecutive matches.
Carter Adams gave the RiverHawks a 1-0 lead just before halftime, scoring in the 43rd minute.
Harry Tremblez doubled the advantage in the 52nd minute, finishing off an assist from Adams.
Harding cut the deficit to one in the 73rd minute when Hayden Teixeira scored off an assist from Nojus Grudis, but Northeastern State's defense held the Bisons scoreless over the final 18 minutes to secure the victory.
Northeastern State outshot Harding 19-11 and put nine shots on goal.
Cameron McColloch made four saves for the RiverHawks, while Harding goalkeeper Andrew Wagenblatt stopped seven shots.
Adams led Northeastern State with a goal and an assist, while Tremblez added a goal. The RiverHawks also received three shots on goal from
Joshua Adeyemi and two each from Tremblez and
Miguel Carrasquinho.
The win marked Northeastern State's 13th straight victory over Harding and improved the RiverHawks to 18-0 all-time at home against the Bisons.
Northeastern State improves to 3-7-1 overall and 2-3-1 in GAC/MIAA play.
The RiverHawks return to action Saturday when they host Newman at 1 p.m.
