Two first-half goals by Central Methodist University's Ricardo Valsien and Kendell Campbell gave their team a 2-1 victory Sunday inside Liston Stadium over defending Heart of America Athletic Conference men's soccer champion Baker University.
With the win, the Eagles remain tied for first place in the Heart of America Athletic Conference standings.
Valsien scored the first goal of the match for Central Methodist (7-2-1, 1-0 HAAC) in the 38th minute. The Boca Raton, Fla., native beat goalkeeper Matt Bickley for his second goal of the season.
Campbell recorded what proved to be the match-winner in the 50th minute. With an assist from Thyago Catharino, the Eagles held a two-goal advantage.
Amer Didic trimmed the margin in half for the Wildcats (3-4-3, 0-1 HAAC) in the 55th minute off an assist by Ben Coyle, but goalkeeper German Schacht allowed no goals down the stretch, preserving the win for the visitors.
Schacht, who entered the contest ranked twenty-first in the NAIA in fewest goals allowed per game, earned his fifth win of 2012.
Bickley made five saves in the match.
Central Methodist will travel to No. 21-ranked Benedictine College (Kan.) on Saturday in a battle of teams in first place in league standings. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.