ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Ouachita Baptist broke through in the 63rd minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Newman on Saturday, snapping a two-game losing streak with a crucial regional matchup win. Philip Bolk's goal, assisted by Andrew Castellanos and Hunter Reck, proved decisive in a tightly contested Division II contest that remained scoreless through 62 minutes of play.
The Tigers controlled possession early, with Alexis Murillo testing Newman's defense in the 20th minute before the shot was blocked. Newman responded with multiple attempts from Daiki Okada and Yohsuke Ono in the first half, but neither found the target. The opening 45 minutes featured end-to-end action, with both teams generating chances without capitalizing on them.
Ouachita Baptist made three substitutions at halftime, adjusting its lineup to shift momentum. The tactical changes paid immediate dividends when Bolk capitalized in the 63rd minute, finishing a well-constructed sequence involving Castellanos and Reck. The goal proved sufficient to hold off Newman's second-half pressure.
Newman dominated the shot count with 12 attempts compared to Ouachita Baptist's seven, but the Jets managed only two shots on goal. The visitors earned eight corner kicks to the Tigers' three, creating multiple set-piece opportunities that went unrealized. Ouachita Baptist's goalkeeper made two saves while Newman's keeper recorded three stops in a defensive struggle.
Both teams received two yellow cards each. Jonathan Garcia drew unsporting conduct for Newman in the 22nd minute, while Eduar