FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University (5-5-4, 2-2-0 SAC) defeated Central Christian (KS) (4-6-2, 1-3-1 SAC) 2-1 on Saturday.
Diogo Stefane scored at 89:50 to put Texas Wesleyan in front after the score was 1-1.
Texas Wesleyan turned its first-half pressure into the opening goal at 23:36, when
Nicholas Duderstadt scored off an assist from
Peter Tenorio for a 1-0 lead. Earlier, Texas Wesleyan created activity from set pieces, with Tenorio taking corner kicks at 3:17 and 7:45 and forcing a save in between.
Noah Epler-McDonnell kept Central Christian (KS) off the board with saves on shots in the 19th and 32nd minutes, while Texas Wesleyan continued to generate chances from Duderstadt,
Mehdi Dif and Tyrece Grant. Texas Wesleyan finished the half with the only goal of the first half and went into halftime ahead 1-0.
Stefane scored at 89:50 to put Texas Wesleyan back in front, 2-1, after Central Christian (KS) had tied the match four minutes earlier. Earlier, Texas Wesleyan created a run of chances while leading 1-0, with Stefane and Dif forcing saves from Martin Restrepo and
Rudy Gonzalez putting two attempts off the crossbar during the second half. Epler-McDonnell kept Texas Wesleyan ahead through Central Christian (KS) pressure, making saves on James Rigby and Braydon Frederick while Central Christian (KS) also hit the crossbar and earned three corner kicks between the 75th and 86th minutes. Alejandro Vientimilla's goal at 85:46 made it 1-1, but Texas Wesleyan answered through Stefane at 89:50 and finished off the 2-1 win.
Duderstadt scored and finished with four shots, including three on goal. Stefane added a goal on two shots, both on frame, with the goal marked unassisted. Tenorio recorded an assist and put his lone shot on goal. Goalkeeper Epler-McDonnell made five saves while playing all 90 minutes.
The Rams travel to Plainview, TX to take on Wayland Baptist on Saturday, October 17 at 3:30pm.
