BROWNWOOD, TX-- The Dallas Christian men's soccer team traveled faced off against Howard Payne University on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Crusaders lost a highly competitive and hard-fought match against NCAA Division 3 Howard Pane University.

The first half was very tough for the opposing offensive attacks as neither team could put a shot in the back of the net. HPU took seven shots in the first half and DCC took three shots in the first half. The Crusaders notched five saves in the first half and HPU only had two saves in the first half. Neither team was able to create separation from one another with the score deadlocked at 0 after 45 minutes of play.

The first 24 minutes of the second half continued be a defensive battle. Both backlines were stifling the opposing offensive attacks. HPU finally broke the tie in the 69th minute with a goal. Three minutes later HPU extended its lead to 2-0 with a goal by Taylor Hefner. In the 85th minute, HPU put the game away with its third consecutive goal to extend the lead to 3-0.

As a team the Crusaders had 5 shots on goal, 6 saves, and no corner kicks. The Crusaders will face-off in a regional matchup against Randall University on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.