BROWNWOOD, Texas – Less than 24 hours after a crucial loss, the LETU men's soccer team rebounded with a 1-0 triumph over Howard Payne at Citizens National Bank Field Saturday.

With the win, the Yellowjackets evened their season mark at 8-8-0, including 4-5-0 in the American Southwest Conference. Howard Payne dropped to 3-12-1, 1-8-0.

The lone marker in the contest came in the 12th minute when Russell Gray beat HPU's goalkeeper. Oliver Placencia delivered a pass to Gray at the top of the penalty area. Gray's low smash unleashed a low drive slipped between the keeper and the near post.

Kolton Johnson started in goal for LETU, stopping all six shots on net to preserve the clean sheet.

Up Next:
The Yellowjackets hosts East Texas Baptist Friday, Oct. 29 at the Joyce Family Athletic Village in the regular-season finale for both sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Between the women's fixture that begins at 5 p.m. and the men's contest, a ceremony will be held, recognizing the contributions to the team, LeTourneau and the community the seniors on the men's team made during their careers.
 
Inside the Numbers:
- Gray's goal was his ninth career, recording three this fall.
- Placencia recorded the first of this season and sixth as a Yellowjacket.
- Johnson notched the third win of his career and second of 2021.
- The shutout in his career, with one in each year as a Yellowjacket.
- The victory secured a place in the upcoming ASC Championship.
- LETU outshot HPU 13-12, with both sides registering six on target.
- The Yellowjackets took three corners, while Howard Payne had two opportunities.
- LETU drew eight fouls, while being whistled for 11, including a yellow card for both squads.
 
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