WBU Athletics
Kevin Lewis
PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist set a program record for most goals in a match as the Pioneers overwhelmed Bacone College (Okla.) on Tuesday at Hilliard Field, 14-0.
The Pioneers (2-1) actually broke the goals record in the first half when the pounded out a dozen, breaking the mark of 11 set against Ecclesia College in last season’s opener.
Eight different Pioneers scored, led by Bryan Alfaro with three and Ryan Naidoo, Samba Gnokane, Marco Magnoli and Leonardo Amaral with two each. Magnoli also produced five assists, the lone player with more than a single helper on the day.
A total of 24 Pioneers saw action against Bacone’s outmatched 12-person roster. Wayland rarely lost possession of the ball.
By mutual agreement of both head coaches, the match was halted close to the 70th minute when the match became official according to NAIA soccer rules.
The Pioneers hit the road for their next three matches, starting Saturday at 1 p.m. against Houston-Victoria.