PORTALES, N.M. – Eastern New Mexico Men's Soccer (1-0) started the season on the right foot picking up a 2-0 victory over Adams State (1-0) on Thursday afternoon at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.
 
Nick Huenig got the Hounds off the mark just two minutes into the game, taking advantage of a scattered ASU backline. Robin Vandewalle sealed the game late, sliding in a goal in the 88th minute.

Yahir Jimenez and Ben Sauerländer combined to set up Huenig on the opener, while Teddy McIntyre and Augustine Banhire contributed to the late goal from Vandewalle.

Milo Paci faced three shots on goal during the game, making all three stops.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE

• The Greyhounds controlled the game in terms of shots, 10-5, while each team had three shots on goal.
• ENMU has beaten Adams State in their last three matches, and for the first time at home in that streak.
• Five players played the whole 90 minutes in the victory: Mathias Fasoli, Kris McDonald, Milo Paci, Teddy McIntyre, and Loris Tsiatsipy.
• Several Greyhounds got their first minutes in an ENMU jersey during the game: Banhire, Mathias Fasoli, Landon Gray, Yahir Jimenez, Nathan Le Roux, Arthur Macri, Kris McDonald, McIntyre, Pierrot Mourton, Pablo Nodar, Milo Paci, and Vandewalle.
• ENMU continue the home stand on Saturday, Sept. 7, as #21 Fort Lewis comes to Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium. Kick-off is set for 1:30 p.m.