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The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ) Nighthawk men’s and women’s soccer teams competed against Dallas College-Mountain View Wednesday, with the women securing a 1-1 draw and the men defeating the Lions, 5-2.

Hot off their first win of the season, a back-and-forth defensive battle ended in a draw for the Nighthawk women (1-6-1). After allowing a quick goal in the first 10 minutes, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ responded with the equalizer at the 15 minute mark from freshman striker Emily Gorrell (Tulsa, Oklahoma), assisted by sophomore midfielder Jada Hammett (Little Rock). Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ continued attacking on offense throughout the remainder of the contest, attempting 10 additional shots on goal, but could not get past the Lions’ goalkeeper, resulting in a draw.

In men’s action, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ (8-0-2) rode a hat trick from freshman winger Paulo Ndenzako (Memphis, Tennessee) to overcome a late Lions rally, earning its eighth victory of the season. The Nighthawks sprinted to a 3-0 advantage in the first 20 minutes behind goals from Ndenzako and sophomore winger Noal Searl (Merthyr Tydfil, Wales). The Lions would not go away quietly, however, squeaking in a goal with four minutes to play in the first half and a second goal right out of the gate in the second half to bring the match within one goal, 3-2. Ndenzako padded Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ’s lead down the stretch, firing two additional goals over the final 25 minutes to keep Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ undefeated on the season.

Sophomore goalkeeper Luke Berry (Manchester, England) picked up one save in the victory.

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ women’s soccer plays host to Dyersburg State College Saturday, September 30 at Munro Soccer Complex in Hot Springs, beginning at 4 p.m. The Nighthawk men return to action Wednesday, October 4 against Crowder College, beginning at 6 p.m.

For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawk Athletics online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media.

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