ROGERS, Ark. — The Murray State College men's soccer team earned a critical road victory over Northwest Arkansas Community College on Sunday, securing a late game-winning goal to claim the win.
 
Murray State opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when James Owen found the back of the net with a strike from approximately 20 yards out. Owen's shot sailed past the Northwest Arkansas goalkeeper and into the upper-left portion of the goal, giving the Aggies an early 1-0 advantage.
 
Northwest Arkansas came out of the halftime break and quickly leveled the match, scoring in the 49th minute to make it a 1-1 contest.
 
Both teams battled throughout the second half as Murray State looked to regain the lead. The Aggies continued to pressure the Northwest Arkansas defense and eventually found the breakthrough in the 84th minute.
 
Owen delivered once again, chipping a shot over the Northwest Arkansas goalkeeper and into the back of the net to put Murray State ahead 2-1.
 
The Aggies held off Northwest Arkansas over the final minutes to secure the 2-1 victory.
 
Murray State College returns to action on Wednesday as the Aggies host NEO A&M at 1:00 p.m.

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