ABILENE, Texas - McMurry Men's Soccer erased a two-goal deficit early in the second half but ultimately fell 3-2 to Howard Payne on Thursday at Wilford Moore Stadium.
The visiting Yellow Jackets took an early lead in the fifth minute and added a second goal in the 37th minute to take a 2-0 advantage into halftime.
McMurry got on the board in the 55th minute when
Arsany Ibrahim netted his first goal of the season off an assist from
Johnny Rocha.
Just over a minute later,
Justyn Judie found the back of the net unassisted for his fourth goal of the year, tying the match at 2-2.
Howard Payne reclaimed the lead and secured the victory with a game-winning goal in the 86th minute.
The War Hawks controlled the offensive tempo, out-shooting the visitors 19-10 and holding a 58% possession advantage.
Enrique Cabello recorded four saves in goal for McMurry.
Judie, Ibrahim, and
Samweli Batanndji paced the War Hawk attack with three shots apiece.
The War Hawks return to action Saturday, October 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. against Schreiner.
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