CLARKSVILLE, Ark. - Searching for its fifth win of the season which would equal its most wins since the 2013 year, Hendrix faced University of the Ozarks in Clarksville as part of its last road regular season contest of the 2018 season. After both teams unable to find a goal in over 70 minutes, the Eagles struck for three goals in the final 18 minutes to walk away with the 3-0 victory over Hendrix. The Warriors fall to 4-13-0 on the season with just one Southern Athletic Association game left before the SAA Tournament in just under two weeks.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Ozarks 2, Hendrix 0
Records: Eagles 7-7-2 | Warriors 4-13-0, 0-6-0 SAA
Location: Clarksville, Ark.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Eagles struck first in the 72nd minute before striking again just five minutes later. University of the Ozarks iced the match in the 87th minute by taking a 3-0 lead with less than three minutes to play.
- Freshman
Aaron Sahlmann played all 90 minutes of action; recording three saves from six shots on goal.
- As a collective unit, Hendrix logged four goals in the first half and second half while also recording three corner kicks.
- Freshman
Ricky Barrientos carded a team-best three shots on the day; one that was on goal.
- Junior
Josh Robbins added two shots against the Eagles; one shot on goal.
WHAT WAS SAID
"Very difficult loss at Ozarks today," stated Head Coach
Matt Kern. "We played a decent first half, defensively, and felt good about being tied at the break. We were under a little more pressure in the second half and did not handle three moment properly. We will get ready for Rhodes on Saturday."
UP NEXT
Now that the Warriors have concluded its 2018 regular season road action, Hendrix will shift its focus to its last home game of the season when the Warriors take on Rhodes Saturday as part of Senior Day. The Warriors and Lynx are set to begin at 4:30 p.m.
