GOODWELL, OK – On Tuesday, Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) narrowly defeated Texas Wesleyan University (TXWES)with a final score of 3-2 in an intense soccer clash.

The Rams (5-6-3, 1-4-1) had a late surge in the second half but couldn't overcome the early lead established by the Aggies (5-6-1, 1-5-0).

Oklahoma Panhandle State took the lead early in the first half, with David Vargas scoring the opening goal at 26:02, assisted by Mauricio De Santiago. Shortly after, Darrel Yetedj found the back of the net at 28:50, with another assist from De Santiago, giving the home team a 2-0 advantage at halftime.

The second half saw a determined Texas Wesleyan side making a comeback effort, as Pablo Bances scored at 52:35 to narrow the deficit. However, Oklahoma Panhandle State extended their lead with Frank Mutandi's goal at 55:29, which included a penalty kick.

Texas Wesleyan responded with Mathis Guffroy scoring at 77:45, assisted by Levin Brunner, but the comeback fell short as the clock ticked down.

Pablo Bances of Texas Wesleyan received a yellow card at 55:29, and Zane Doehring and Paolo Rocha of Oklahoma Panhandle State received yellow cards at 69:17 and 75:59, respectively.

Statistically, TXWES had eight shots (four on goal), while OPSU had nine shots (five on goal). Both teams had two saves each, and corner kicks favored OPSU at six to three. The fouls were distributed, with Texas Wesleyan committing one and Oklahoma Panhandle State seven.