WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- Midwestern State got a pair of goals from Mere Escobar in a 2-0 win over Lubbock Christian Wednesday night at Stang Park. Escobar scored his 14th goal of the season and the 58th of his career, which ties the MSU school record. Escobar matches the career output of Alvin Alexander from 1975-78 and Kris Henderson from 1987-90. Esocbar scored two or more goals in a game for the 13th time in his career and for the fifth time this season.
Midwestern State improved to 10-2-3 overall and 5-2-1 in Lone Star Conference action after the win. St. Mary's clinched the LSC regular season title with a 1-0 victory at Dallas Baptist on Wednesday night.
How it Happened
Midwestern State grabbed a 1-0 lead when Escobar scored in the 27th minute, assisted by Johan Juarez.
The Mustangs took a 2-0 lead on a goal off a free kick from Escobar in the 75th minute.
Game Notes
- Midwestern State received one yellow card.
- Daniel Robles made two saves for the Mustangs out of four total shots from the Chaparrals.
- Midwestern State recorded five shots on goal.
- Midwestern State shut out an opponent for the third time in five matches and for the fifth time this season. Robles recorded his third clean sheet.
- The Mustangs claimed their 10th win of the season and have won at least 10 games in each of the last 25 years excluded the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign.
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