LUBBOCK, Texas — Midwestern St. defeated Lubbock Christian 2-0 on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to two matches. The Mustangs (10-3-3) controlled the second half with two clinical finishes to secure the road victory before a home crowd that couldn't generate enough offensive pressure to trouble the visitors.
The first 45 minutes produced few clear-cut chances despite both teams testing each other's defenses. Midwestern St. dominated possession and created more threatening opportunities, while Lubbock Christian (6-7-3) struggled to establish rhythm in the attacking third. The scoreline remained level at halftime, setting up a decisive second-half performance.
Liam Pritchard broke through in the 33rd minute, converting a chance assisted by Angel Escobar and Tanner Tea to give Midwestern St. a 1-0 advantage. The goal proved to be the breakthrough the Mustangs needed, shifting momentum decisively in their favor and forcing Lubbock Christian into a more aggressive posture.
Liam Kervick sealed the victory in the 82nd minute with a second goal, assisted by Jaime Villagomez. The finish came after sustained pressure from the visitors, who controlled large stretches of the second half and limited the hosts to minimal scoring opportunities.
Midwestern St. outshot Lubbock Christian 18-13 overall and 5-6 on target, demonstrating superior efficiency in the final third. The Mustangs also dominated the corner-kick battle 8-2, translating their territorial