ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Ouachita Baptist claimed a 1-0 victory over Northwestern Okla. on Thursday, snapping the Rangers' three-game winning streak with a late decisive moment. Reese Brown scored in the 88th minute to secure the Tigers' second consecutive win and improve to 6-6-4 overall.
The match remained scoreless through 87 minutes of tightly contested play. Brown's breakthrough goal in the final moments proved the difference in a defensive battle where both teams struggled to generate consistent offensive opportunities. Ouachita Baptist dominated possession in the second half, earning nine corner kicks compared to Northwestern Okla.'s one.
Northwestern Okla. entered the contest unbeaten in its last two matches, riding victories over Okla. Baptist and East Central. The Rangers' 10-3-2 record represented the stronger resume heading into Thursday's matchup. However, the visiting squad managed only four shots on goal against Ouachita Baptist's goalkeeper, who recorded four saves.
Ouachita Baptist's defense limited Northwestern Okla.'s attacking threats throughout the 90 minutes. The Tigers' goalkeeper made five saves to preserve the shutout. Despite the Rangers' efforts—including multiple corner opportunities in the second half—they could not break through the home team's defensive shape.
The Tigers' recent form showed marked improvement. After suffering a 2-1 loss at Southern Nazarene on October 22, Ouachita Baptist rebounded with a 4-1 victory over Okla. Baptist before Thursday's result. The consecutive wins moved the home team into positive momentum heading