SEARCY, Ark.- Newman Men's Soccer kicked off a crucial weekend of GAC/MIAA play at Harding. The Jets are fighting for a spot in the GAC/MIAA postseason tournament spot, as they have three games left to play. Tonight against the Bison, the Jets defeated the Bison, 3-2. 

How it Happened:
- The Jets offense came out aggressive, finding two shots on goal in the first nine minutes of play. Reuben Kester forced an early save by the Bison goalkeeper, in the first minute. Later, Gregoire Henri would find a look on goal, but could not connect. The Jets were able to net the first goal of the game in the 18th minute. Tomas Melon found Henri who put the ball in the back of the net to take the 1-0 lead. This goal would be the only goal of the half. In the first 45 minutes of play, Newman outshot the Bison 14-4, totaling four corners and forcing four saves by the Bison goalkeeper. 
- Out of the half, in the 57th minute the Bison connected with the equalizer. The goal by Mason Hahn tied the game at 1-1. The Bison would later then take the lead at 2-1 with a goal by Reik Barrack. A huge goal by Tomas Melon in the 80th minute tied the game back at 2-2. Melon was assisted by Henri and Eduardo Dos Santos. Just two minutes later, Jonathan Garcia booted the ball past the Bison goalkeeper to regain the lead at 3-2. The Jets would hold the lead at 3-2 for the remainder of the half. Newman would defeat the Bison, 3-2. 

Player Notes:
- Dos Santos is credited with two assists on the night, good for his fifth assist on the season. 
- Henri nets one goal and records one assist. Henri now has five goals and one assist this year. 
- Melon nets his third goal of the season for the Jets. 

The Jets head to face Ouachita Baptist on Saturday at 2 PM.