Lancers Secure Scoreless Draw at Hastings
The Mount Marty University (MMU) men's soccer team earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Hastings College on the road in Hastings, Nebraska, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The tie is the fourth of the season for the Lancers, moving their record to 2-6-4 overall and 0-5-4 in the GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference). Hastings' record stands at 7-3-6 overall and 3-2-4 in the GPAC.
The match was a tense defensive battle, with neither team able to convert their chances despite a flurry of shots.
Statistical Highlights
Hastings held the edge in overall shots, but both teams' goalkeepers were up to the challenge.
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Shots: Mount Marty registered 11 total shots, with Hastings recording 17.
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Shots on Goal: The Lancers put 3 shots on goal, while Hastings managed 4 shots on goal.
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Saves: MMU goalkeeper Esteban Gomez recorded 4 saves to secure his third clean sheet of the season, matching the 3 saves made by the Hastings keeper.
| Statistic |
Mount Marty |
Hastings |
| Shots |
11 |
17 |
| Shots on Goal |
3 |
4 |
| Saves |
4 |
3 |
| Corner Kicks |
2 |
8 |
Offensive and Goalkeeping Breakdown
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Shot Leaders: Rex Chiles led the Lancer offense with 5 total shots, putting 2 of them on goal. Oliver Danzerwas the only other Lancer with multiple shots, recording 4, though none were on target. Steven Mambo and Jose De Araujo each added 1 shot, with Mambo's on target.
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Goalkeeping Excellence: Esteban Gomez was instrumental in the draw, stopping all 4 shots on goal faced to keep the powerful Hastings offense off the board.
Physical Play
The match was a physical contest, particularly in the second half, with the two teams combining for 23 fouls and 4 yellow cards.
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Mount Marty committed 10 fouls and was issued 3 yellow cards (Andreas Socratous, Molibetsane Thetsane, and Arthur Rodriguez).
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Hastings committed 13 fouls and received 1 yellow card.
The draw is a valuable conference point for the Lancers as they continue to compete in the demanding GPAC schedule.
