Thursday, October 26, 2017
PORTALES, NM — Freshman forward Christopher Mesquita wasted little time Thursday night and took a through pass from senior Chivasiay Gallagher before staking the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team to a 1-0 lead, just 2:12 into the game. Mesquita scored again with just one second left in the Heartland Conference match, as the Greyhounds posted a 2-0 win at Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium.
“Great, hard-fought senior day game from everyone and a good way to finish out last home game of the year,” Head Coach Paul Tate said after his program-record 17th win. “Our teamwork and resilience was outstanding tonight.”
In the Series
- The win moved ENMU to 6-2-3 against Lubbock Christian
- Eastern is 4-1-1 at home against LCU
Beyond the Box Score
- The contest marked the first time Mesquita has scored multiple goals in a game
- The last time a Greyhound player scored twice in a game was almost one year to the day (10/27/16) Ryan McManus at Lubbock Christian
- Mesquita has scored four goals in the last four games
- The shutout was the second this season for ENMU
- Gallagher registered his first career point for the soccer team with the assist on the game-winning goal
In the Numbers
- The Chaparrals held a 14-7 edge in total shots, but just a 5-4 lead in shots on goal
- Yuri Nascimiento made five saves for his first win since Sept. 14, against Oklahoma Christian
- LCU’s Diego Goiabeira made two saves
Up Next
- The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team will conclude the regular season on Saturday at West Texas A&M
- The match is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. MT.
