CANYON, Texas – Southern Nazarene secured a 1-0 victory over West Texas A&M on Saturday at The Pitch at Buffalo Sports Park, with the lone goal scored in the second half.
 
The first half between WT and Southern Nazarene saw both teams struggling to find the back of the net, resulting in a 0-0 tie at the end of 45 minutes. The Buffs applied early pressure with Connor Duggan taking a shot in the 5th minute and D'Jonte Davis hitting the right woodwork in the 19th minute. Southern Nazarene responded with several attempts, including a shot by Lucas Beja that hit the top woodwork in the 34th minute. Both defenses held firm despite numerous fouls, as the teams combined for a total of 12 fouls in the half.
 
The second half opened with a series of fouls, as both teams struggled to maintain composure. Southern Nazarene's Baptiste Auvray committed a foul at 53:25, which was soon followed by another from Adnan Boulaghmal at 54:38. Despite the Buffs' defensive efforts, Southern Nazarene's Junior Duran broke the deadlock, scoring the only goal of the match at 74:56. The Buffs' attempts to equalize were thwarted by Southern Nazarene's goalkeeper Aimar Aramendia, who made several crucial saves, including one against Davis in the 76th minute. The match concluded with Southern Nazarene securing a 1-0 victory, with the Buffs unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
 
Davis led the Buffs with five shots, including one on goal. Ben Scotford added pressure offensively with three shots, one of which was on target. Goalkeeper Zach Kos recorded three saves, conceding only one goal on 13 shots faced. Delahmu Reeves also contributed with a shot on goal.
 
Duran played a pivotal role for Southern Nazarene, scoring the only goal of the match, which was also the game-winner, from his two shots on goal. Aramendia secured a shutout with three saves in goal, facing 13 shots overall. Keshon Carter contributed by taking one shot that was on target.
 
The Buffs return to The Pitch next Saturday as they host the Cougars of Colorado Christian with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m. in Canyon.