WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State was upset it did not take advantage of its chances in a 2-2 draw with Rogers State on Thursday. The Mustangs took out their frustration by scoring on their first three chances against MSU Denver and led 3-0 in the seventh minute. Midwestern State scored twice in the second half and defeated the Roadrunners, 5-0.

Mere Escobar continued his streak, scoring his fourth goal in his fourth game and adding two assists, as the Mustangs raced past the Roadrunners.

Escobar provided service on the first corner kick of the game and Jecsi Orellana-Espinal put a header into the far-side netting to give Midwestern State a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute.

In the sixth minute, Escobar weaved his way through the Roadrunners defense and gave the Mustangs a 2-0 lead with a tremendous individual effort in the box.

Just over a minute later, Escobar and Max Gonzalez assisted on a Jack Larkin goal as Midwestern State put the game out of reach.

The Mustangs dominated possession throughout the game. Liam Pritchard set up Conner Lewis for a goal in the 67th minute, and Pritchard would score himself in the 72nd minute, assisted by Cesar Rodriguez.

Midwestern State took all six shots in the second half and outshot the Roadrunners for the match, 11-3. Seven of the Mustang shots were on frame.

MSU Denver was called for 14 fouls and was shown three yellow cards. James Doidge was booked in the seventh minute. Luke Bone saw a card in the 29th minute, and the final card went to Aaron Biggerstaff in the 86th minute.

Midwestern State embarks on a three-match road trip on Wednesday as the Mustangs visit Fort Hays State for the fourth all-time meeting. MSU has won the three previous encounters.  Midwestern State prevailed last year at Stang Park, 1-0. Kickoff at FHSU Soccer Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.
 

--MSUMustangs.com--

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