CONWAY, Ark. - Hendrix forward Ricky Barrientos' hat trick proved to be enough as Barrientos led the way for the Warriors to pick up its first-ever victory over the Belhaven Blazers after a 4-2 victory Tuesday night at Warrior Soccer Field. Barrientos' three goals in a single match are the most goals scored by a Warrior since Sept. 30, 2011 (Duncan Keegan at Millsaps). In addition to Barrientos' historic night, freshman Jackson Goodwin led both teams with three assists. His three assists are the most by a Warrior in one game since 2011.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Belhaven 2, Hendrix 4
Records: Blazers 1-2-0 | Warriors 2-1-0
Location: Warrior Soccer Field | Conway, Ark.
Series: Blazers lead all-time series 2-1-0
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• Goodwin found Barrientos at the 6:33 mark to put Hendrix on the board early at 1-0.
• Freshman Christian Perez located Barrientos for his second goal of the evening in the 46th minute.
• After a quick goal by the Blazers to make it 2-1, freshmen Evan Trimble and Goodwin found sophomore Jack Butler for Butler's third goal in three games this year.
• Following another score by Belhaven, Barrientos found his shot find the back of the net yet again as he completed the hat trick. Butler and Goodwin pickup the assist for the Warriors.
• Goodwin's three assists Tuesday evening puts him in a tie for second all-time for most assists in a single game.

WHAT WAS SAID
"I am very pleased to get the result today against a very physical and tough Belhaven team," stated Coach Matt Kern. "Great performances by both Barrientos and Goodwin today. The game was a bit chippy, but we survived and found a way to finish the game."

UP NEXT
Following a season-high four-game home stand, Hendrix gears up for a trip to Texas to take part in the Southwestern Tournament held in Georgetown, Texas. First, the Warriors will face Howard Payne at 4 p.m. on Friday.