SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- In a critical conference showdown, the Southwestern College Moundbuilders (6-3-1) secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Evangel Valor (4-5-1).

Neither team was able to break the deadlock in the first half, which ended 0-0.

It wasn't until the final moments of the match that the breakthrough came. The Builder's Marcos Benavidez emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal at 89:39, sealing the victory for Southwestern.

Goalkeeper Andre Luiten made significant contributions to the win, maintaining a clean sheet by stopping four shots and playing the full 90 minutes. His efforts were crucial in keeping the Valor at bay.

The Moundbuilders will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match on October 26, 2024, against York University in York, NE.