BELTON, Texas — The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men's soccer team sealed its spot in the 2026 American Southwest Conference Championship match with a 7-1 win over Schreiner Thursday evening in Belton.
Schreiner got on the board first in the eighth minute, scoring off a free kick for a 1-0 lead. The Cru responded with a pair of goals less than one minute apart.
Alex Bethke scored off a double-assist from
Caden Schumacher and
Damian Cantu in the 14
th minute before
Jesus Vasquez hit in the go-ahead off a shot from Cantu at 14:29, giving the Cru a one-goal advantage.
Martin Valdes and
Logan Forshee added goals in the 34
th and 36
th minutes, respectively, giving the Cru a 4-1 lead at the half. UMHB outshot the Mountaineers 18-2 in the first half, putting seven shots on frame.
UMHB added three more goals in the second half with Valdes,
Cade Saylor and
Blake Dildy all scoring for the Cru.
Valdes led the Cru with two goals while five other Crusaders each added one.
Damian Cantu led the Cru with two assists while
Caden Schumacher added one. UMHB outshot Schreiner 27-3 in the contest, putting 13 shots on frame.
UMHB advances to the American Southwest Conference Championship and will face the winner of Hardin-Simmons University at the UMHB Soccer Field on Saturday, November 7th at 1 p.m.
