WICHITA FALLS, Texas – #14 Midwestern State (1-0-0) struck for two first half goals to power past the Dixie State Trailblazers (0-1-0), 2-0, in the 2019 season opener on Thursday night at Stang Park.

Carlos Flores opened the scoring with a tally in the 4^th minute. Flores settled a 30-yard volley from Dylan Burke, before blasting it past Zach Nielson for the first goal of 2019.  

Less than 15 minutes later, the Mustangs struck again when Adam Conway headed home a right-wing cross from Juan Ramirez. The 18^th minute goal was Conway's first in an MSU uniform.

Midwestern State Junior netminder Taylor Lampe earned his first clean sheet of the season after stopping all five shots he faced.

MATCH NOTES
- Carlos Flores registered the first goal of the season with a strike in the 4^th minute
- MSU has won five straight season openers
- The Mustangs improved to 2-0 in season openers under Head Coach Michael Meachum
- Junior keeper Taylor Lampe recorded the 18^th shutout of his career
- Midwestern State has not surrendered a goal in a season opening match since 2016

UP NEXT
MSU Texas returns to the pitch on Sunday, September 8 against Colorado State – Pueblo. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. Central Time from the Rawlings Sports Complex.