By Justin Corbett

ABILENE, Texas - Demetrio Ortegon found Luis Gonzalez at 70:51 as the Lobos were able to avoid the shutout in a 4-1 loss Hardin-Simmons. 

The Cowboys took the lead at 17:26 and added two more goals to lead 3-0 at halftime.

Another goal for HSU at 63:04 made it 4-0.

The Lobos would not go away without a fight as Luis Gonzalez notched a goal at 70:51 from a Demetrio Ortegon assist to cut the deficit to 4-1.

Both sides went scoreless the rest of the way for a 4-1 final.

FROM COACH E:

• We first have to credit our opponent. They earned it. They play a very contrasting style to ours with the ball on the ground and a lot of passing and moving.
• We started out well and really looked like we had a rhythm and were playing our game. Then they scored on a few corners an we never recovered. We have to get better in that department and we will.
• Unfortunately, as with these conference weekends, we don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves. We have to get ourselves up and ready to go again.
• Despite the setback, the guys found some things that work for us that we have been building towards defensively and in attack, including a great team goal. So we'll stay encouraged about that and try to build on it on Saturday.

Sully drops to 3-6 (0-5 ASC). Hardin-Simmons moves to 5-4-2 (4-0-2 ASC).

The Lobos return to action on Saturday, October 16 against McMurry at 7:30 p.m. in Abilene.