LUBBOCK, Texas - The Lubbock Christian University men's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over regionally ranked Northwest Nazarene Saturday night. The win improves the Chaps record to 4-0-1 and gives them the best start to a season since joining NCAA Division II in 2017. 

Goalkeeper Tom Miles made eight saves en route to his first shutout of the season. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Chaps got on the board in the fourth minute when a Nako Amare shot went off the left post and Pablo Galietero Diez corralled the rebound and blasted a shot past the Nighthawk goalkeeper. 
• Both teams had several opportunities in the remainder of the first half, but neither could find the back of the net and the Chaps took their 1-0 lead in halftime.  
• In the 72nd minute the Nighthawks were awarded a penalty kick, but Tom Miles made a tremendous diving save to keep NNU off the scoreboard. 
• NNU threatened again in the 88th minute but  Miles and the Chap defense made timely stops and held the Nighthawks scoreless. 

GAME NOTES

• Galietero Diez scored a goal for the second consecutive game. 
• The Chaps out shot the Nighthawks 18 to 11. 
• Tom Miles has recorded 24 saves this season and improves his save percentage to .800. He ranks first in the Lone Star Conference in saves and saves per game. 
• Nako Amare recorded his first assist of the season. 

UP NEXT
The Chaps travel to Canyon, Texas to play West Texas A&M on Wednesday (Sept. 20). Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.