East Texas Baptist and Howard Payne played to a 0-0 tie Thursday at Cornish Field. ETBU goalkeeper Taylor Lauster made five saves, while Grace Shurley hit the woodwork twice as the Tigers pressed for a late winner.

By the Numbers
  • ETBU finished with 14 shots; Howard Payne had 9.
  • Howard Payne put 6 shots on goal to ETBU’s 3.
  • Lauster made 5 saves in 90 minutes.
  • Shurley led ETBU with 5 shots and struck the woodwork twice.
Yes, But

ETBU generated more total shots and controlled the second-half shot count, but Howard Payne tested Lauster more often, putting all 4 of its second-half attempts on goal. Neither team converted its chances.

What’s Next

ETBU hosts Schreiner on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. at Cornish Field.

Bottom Line

The Tigers earned a shutout through Lauster’s saves, but their 14 shots produced only 3 on target—and no goals.