OZARK, Mo. — Alexander Radu scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the second half, as the Hesston College men's soccer team defeated Ozark Christian College 3-2 on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The Larks came out attacking, generating 13 shots in the opening half. Jaiden Trevelyan put Hesston on the scoreboard off an assist from Paul Torres, while Radu added another goal following a pass from Santiago Llanos.

Ozark Christian answered with two goals of its own, sending the teams into halftime deadlocked at 2-2 despite Hesston's 13-4 advantage in shots.

With the match still tied early in the second half, the Larks continued to apply offensive pressure. Their persistence paid off in the 52nd minute when Saul Pineda connected with Radu for his second goal of the afternoon, putting Hesston back in front 3-2.

Hesston maintained its attacking momentum throughout the second half, recording 15 additional shots while limiting Ozark Christian to just three attempts. The Larks' defensive effort kept the home team off the scoreboard for the final 45 minutes, preserving the one-goal victory.

Radu led the offensive charge with a match-high 12 shots, including six on goal. Pineda added three shots, all on target, while Trevelyan contributed three attempts and a goal. Santiago Llanos, Paul Torres and Pineda each recorded an assist.

The Larks finished with a commanding 28-7 advantage in shots, putting 14 attempts on target. Hesston also held a 5-4 edge in corner kicks.

In goal, Harry Morris and Luis Jimenez split the match, each playing 45 minutes. Morris recorded one save in the opening half, while Jimenez added three in the second to help secure the win.

The Larks return to action Tuesday, Oct. 27, traveling to Winfield, Kan., to face Southwestern College at 5 p.m.