Two second-half goals was the difference as the Ouachita Baptist men’s soccer team suffered its first setback with a 2-0 loss against Hendrix Monday night at Warrior Field.
The Warriors (2-2) broke a scoreless tie in the 13th minute as Collin Sitler found an open Dugan Keegan on a run to the far post. The first-year midfielder took two dribbles and fired the ball past a diving Tiger goalkeeper Neal Ozmun for the 1-0 lead.
Hendrix struck again, this time on a free kick.
Ouachita Baptist defender Reid Adkins picked a yellow card about 25-yards out and on the free kick, Will Brown struck the free kick to the far post for the goal, giving the Warriors a 2-0 advantage in the 40th minute.
Ozmun recorded six saves for the Tigers. Hendrix goalkeeper Adam Legg, who wasn’t tested much throughout the contest, finished with two saves. The Warriors outshot Ouachita Baptist, 10-5.
The Tigers (2-1) continue road play, opening up Gulf South Conference action on the road as Ouachita Baptist travels 3:30 p.m., Sept. 27 to UAH.
